City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) is one of the primary air-carrier airports serving Colorado Springs, CO at 6,187 ft. KCOS reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (12, 17L, 17R, 30) — longest 13,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCOS in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, broken clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 30.22 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR KCOS 290154Z 24003KT 10SM -RA BKN120 BKN220 18/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153 P0004 T01830167 $
What changed at KCOS?
Since the 0054Z (6:54 PM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
- Wind speed down from 9 to 3 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KCOS
KCOS is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,700 ft (field elevation 6,187 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCOS. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17LFAV | 13,500 ft | CON | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 17R | 11,022 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 30 | 8,272 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 12 | 8,272 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 35R | 13,500 ft | CON | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 35L | 11,022 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→3 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → 12,000 ft.
KCOS weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, CO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCOS is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCOS
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0127/FL060/TP E75L/TB NEG/RM DURD RY16R DEN
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0127Reported at 01:27 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD RY16R DENRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV PUB040005/TM 0122/FL080/TP BE99/TB NEG
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB040005Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0122Reported at 01:22 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP BE99Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 30E/TM 0111/FLDURC/TP SW4/TB NEG BLO 160/IC NEG/RM VMC BLO 160
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 30ELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0111Reported at 01:11 UTC.FLDURCReported during climb.TP SW4Aircraft type reporting.TB NEG BLO 160Turbulence: none reported blo 160.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM VMC BLO 160Remarks.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB258009/TM 0108/FL075/TP J328/TB LGT 075
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB258009Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL075Altitude: 7,500 ft MSL.TP J328Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT 075Turbulence: light 075.Show raw report
LAA UA /OV LAA250042/TM 0103/FL450/TP GLF4/TB CONS MOD/RM CONS MOD FL450-430 RIDE IMPROVED LAA EASTBOUND ZDVWC-28
LAA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAA250042Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0103Reported at 01:03 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS MODTurbulence: continuous moderate.RM CONS MOD FL450-430 RIDE I…Remarks.Show raw report
PUB UA /OV PUB110030/TM 0049/FL450/TP GLF4/TB MOD/RM ZDVWC
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUB110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0049Reported at 00:49 UTC.FL450Altitude: 45,000 ft MSL.TP GLF4Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 15NW/TM 0042/FL150/TP B38M/TB SMOOTH/RM SFC-150
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 15NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0042Reported at 00:42 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB SMOOTHTurbulence: smooth.RM SFC-150Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV 40NW/TM 0040/FL185/TP B739/TB MOD TB/RM 185-160 DURD
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 40NWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0040Reported at 00:40 UTC.FL185Altitude: 18,500 ft MSL.TP B739Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD TBTurbulence: moderate tb.RM 185-160 DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCOS
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCOS reported mostly VFR across 35 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 34 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
- 12
- 48%
- 35L/35R
- 27%
- 30
- 14%
- 17L/17R
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2349Z (5:49 PM MDT)
TAF KCOS 282349Z 2900/2924 36010KT P6SM -RA BKN060 PROB30 2900/2903 VRB20G35KT 3SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM290300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 FM291700 12008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090 FM292100 16010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 2921/2924 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Large airport
- ICAO
- KCOS
- IATA
- COS
- FAA LID
- COS
- City
- Colorado Springs
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 6,187 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.8058, -104.7010
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 13,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 125 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.15 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Sunset in
- 8m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Magnificent Mountain Men Inc - Norris Ranch — El Paso County, CO · 10 mi
- Manitou Springs High School — Manitou Springs, CO · 11 mi
- Pikes Peak RC Club - Judge Orr Rd — Peyton, CO · 15 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCOS reported VFR conditions during about 90.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 323 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.2 kt, calm 6.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Feb | 83.0 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Mar | 88.5 | 5.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 87.8 | 6.4 | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| May | 87.5 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 95.0 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 94.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Aug | 94.0 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 92.5 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 89.7 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 91.3 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Dec | 89.0 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.5 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 10.1 kt |
| May | 9.3 kt |
| Jun | 8.7 kt |
| Jul | 7.7 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.6 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCOS airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCOS weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCOS?+
KCOS has 6 runways — 12, 17L, 17R, 30, 35L, 35R; the longest is 13,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCOS report its own weather?+
Yes — City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCOS have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCOS broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCOS does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCOS from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCOS airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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