Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Colorado Springs’ main airfield uses a single, compact terminal with one primary concourse (Gates 1–12) arranged on a straightforward linear axis, split across levels: arrivals, baggage claim, and rental counters on the lower floor; ticketing and the only TSA checkpoint upstairs. Indoors, the footprint is short and direct, but the landside layout spreads outward into large surface lots and tightly controlled curb lanes where staging, curb choice, and timing drive most navigation stress.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Terminal (3 levels) | American, Delta, United, Southwest, Frontier, Allegiant | Gates 1–12, ticketing, TSA, baggage claim | Walk, elevator/escalator |
| Lower Level (Arrivals) | Rental desks: Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Alamo, National | Baggage claim, rental counters, arrivals curb | Crosswalk, curbside loop |
| Upper Level (Departures) | Airline ticket counters | Check-in, bag drop, security access | Walk, escalator/elevator |
| Landside lots (surface) | Long-Term, Short-Term, Overflow | Parking, shuttle call stations | Walk, dispatched shuttle |
Colorado Springs Airport Map Strategy
- Treat long-term parking as a 10–15 minute uncovered walk from the far edge (up to ~2,640 ft) and only use the shuttle when you’re parked deep and can tolerate a 3–10 minute dispatch wait after calling from a row pickup shelter.
- Use rideshare as a “First Island” operation: exit lower-level baggage claim doors, cross the active lane at the marked crosswalk, and wait on the island (not at the curb) to avoid a missed pass-through loop.
- Approach TSA PreCheck with a deliberate right-side bias on the upper level; the PreCheck entry is on the far right of the checkpoint footprint, and drifting into the main queue creates a hard-to-fix merge.
- Run pickups like a two-step choreography: stage at the cell phone lot (7700 Milton E. Proby Parkway), move only when the passenger is physically outside baggage claim, then drive the lower-level loop straight to the arrivals curb for active loading.
2026 Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Map + Printable PDF
The Colorado Springs Airport terminal footprint in 2026 still centers on the single Gates 1–12 concourse with departures upstairs and baggage claim downstairs, so indoor wayfinding stays fast. Most trip risk comes from the landside network: long-term parking sprawl, dispatched (not continuous) parking shuttles, rideshare pickups forced to the First Island, and strict curbside enforcement that makes timing and curb selection the difference between smooth and stressful.
2026 Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance from the Long-Term Parking lot to the main terminal entrance at COS?
Walking distance is up to 2,640 feet (0.5 miles) from the furthest edge of the Long-Term Parking lot to the main lower-level terminal doors at Colorado Springs Airport.
That maximum assumes you’re parked at the far-west perimeter of the long-term boundary, then walk east through the lot’s internal lanes, cross the circulation road at the funnel crosswalks, and continue over the outer arrivals roadway to the first-floor glass entrance. The entire route is uncovered and forces you through specific pedestrian funnel points rather than a straight-line cut across rows. Typical walk time at that max distance is about 10 minutes, often 13–15 minutes with bags, snow, or wind.
Where is the Long-Term Parking shuttle pickup point located relative to the terminal doors (exact spot and approach path)?
No continuous loop exists; the Long-Term Parking shuttle is triggered from distributed pickup shelters inside the long-term lot rather than a single stand at the terminal doors.
The pickup point you use starts at the nearest long-term shuttle shelter in your parking row area, not at the curb. After parking, walk down your row to the closest marked shuttle pickup spot (typically about 50–200 feet from your car), then use the customer service phone installed at that shelter to request dispatch. The shuttle drives the internal lot loop and drops you on the active terminal curb at the shuttle drop-off zone directly outside the main terminal entrance. Wait time after calling commonly ranges 3–10 minutes.
Where is the Uber/Lyft pickup zone at COS relative to baggage claim, and what is the shortest walking route to it?
Uber and Lyft pickups happen on the First Island across the active arrivals roadway from the lower-level baggage claim exit doors at Colorado Springs Airport.
From the baggage claim carousels, walk to the nearest lower-level glass exit, step onto the sidewalk, then immediately use the marked crosswalk to cross the active loading lane to the First Island (the concrete median island in the curbside area). The shortest route is a straight door-to-crosswalk-to-island path, roughly 60–90 feet total and about 1–2 minutes on foot. Rideshare drivers are not allowed to load at the terminal doors, and they can’t idle at the island—so being physically on the island before your driver arrives reduces “missed loop” scenarios.
Where is the cell phone waiting lot at COS, and what is the exact loop route from the cell lot to the arrivals curb?
The cell phone waiting lot sits at 7700 Milton E. Proby Parkway, before the terminal approach curve, and it feeds directly into the lower-level arrivals curb loop.
| Segment | Road move | Distance / time |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Phone Lot exit | Merge onto Milton E. Proby Parkway (stay with inbound flow) | Start point |
| Approach to terminal curve | Continue on Milton E. Proby Parkway into the sweeping terminal approach | ~0.4–0.7 miles total loop |
| Terminal curb access | Funnel into the lower-level Arrivals Curb lane for active loading | ~2–4 minutes typical |
Operationally, the choreography is “stage, confirm, move”: remain in the cell lot until the passenger is physically outside baggage claim, then exit the lot, follow Milton E. Proby Parkway through the curve, and enter the arrivals curb lane. Vehicles can’t wait unattended at the curb, and there’s no line-of-sight from the cell lot to the doors—so phone confirmation is the trigger.
What is the exact walking distance from the arrivals curb to the ticketing/check-in counters (door-to-counter path)?
Walking distance is about 150 to 250 feet from the lower-level arrivals curb doors to the airline ticketing/check-in counters on the upper level at Colorado Springs Airport.
Enter through the first-floor glass doors from the arrivals curb into the baggage-claim/rental-car lobby, then walk toward the central vertical core (the main escalators/elevators). Ride the escalator or elevator up one level to Departures, then step off facing the line of airline ticket counters along the upper-level perimeter. The full door-to-counter movement typically takes 2–3 minutes, with most variation coming from elevator wait time or moving slowly with heavy bags.
Where is the TSA PreCheck entry point located relative to the main checkpoint queue, and what is the correct approach path to avoid the wrong line?
The TSA PreCheck entry is on the far right edge of the main security checkpoint footprint on the upper (departures) level at Colorado Springs Airport.
Approach security from the ticketing lobby and hold a deliberate right-hand line as you close in on the checkpoint’s queue mouth. The practical “commit point” is about 30–50 feet before the document-check podiums—if you drift into the center of the standard queue past that point, you’ll be boxed in and forced to cut sideways across standard-lane foot traffic to reach PreCheck. The clean approach is: from the ticket counters, angle right early, stay tight to the checkpoint’s right perimeter, and enter the dedicated PreCheck opening without merging into the central stanchions.
What is the exact walking distance from check-in counters to the security checkpoint entrance at COS?
Walking distance is about 100 to 200 feet from the airline check-in counters to the front of the security checkpoint queue at Colorado Springs Airport.
After finishing at the ticket counters on the upper level, turn away from the counter line and walk straight across the open central lobby toward the checkpoint, which sits on the building’s main visual axis. This is a direct indoor crossing with no alternate corridor or secondary checkpoint, so all passengers funnel to the same entrance. At a normal pace, the walk is about 1–2 minutes before you even begin any TSA line waiting.
Where are the rental car counters located relative to baggage claim, and what is the shortest indoor walking route to them?
Rental car counters sit directly across the lower-level public hall from the baggage claim carousels at Colorado Springs Airport.
From any baggage carousel (for example, near Carousel 3), face away from the belts and walk straight across the open first-floor lobby to the row of branded rental desks (Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Alamo, National). The route is entirely indoors with no stairs, elevators, or corridor turns—just a single cross-lobby traverse. Typical distance is about 40–80 feet, and the walk usually takes 30–45 seconds.
What is the exact walking route from the terminal exit to the rental car pick-up stalls (if stalls are separate from the counters)?
The rental car pick-up stalls are in a dedicated surface lot immediately outside the lower-level baggage claim area at Colorado Springs Airport.
Exit the terminal through the lower-level glass doors nearest baggage claim, step onto the exterior sidewalk, then continue straight out into the adjacent rental car parking area where vehicles are staged in marked rows. Walk along the lot lanes to your assigned stall from the rental desk paperwork. The door-to-stall distance typically runs about 100–300 feet depending on the row you’re assigned, and the walk generally takes 2–4 minutes. The route is fully uncovered, with no shuttle or cart service to the far rows.
Where is the after-hours rental car key drop / return instructions point located on-site (exact location to physically reach)?
The after-hours key drop is inside the terminal at the rental car counters on the lower level, using the vendor’s metal key drop box built into the desk.
After parking your vehicle in the rental return lot in the vendor’s designated area (for example, Enterprise directs returns to Row K1–20 or an Enterprise-marked spot), lock the car, note your stall/row, and walk back toward the terminal. Enter through the lower-level doors by baggage claim, go to your rental company’s counter across from the carousels, and deposit the keys in the integrated drop box (for example, Budget’s drop box is at the right end of its counter). No exterior key drop is used for this process.
What is the exact walking distance from the furthest gate to baggage claim at COS?
Walking distance is under 1,000 feet from the furthest in-use gate (Gate 12) to the baggage claim hall at Colorado Springs Airport.
From Gate 12 at the far end of the Gates 1–12 concourse, walk straight back down the concourse toward the central terminal core, pass through the one-way exit out of the sterile area, then head to the main escalators/elevators and descend one level to the baggage claim carousels. Total transit time is typically 4–5 minutes including the escalator ride. Once you exit the secure area, re-entry back to the gates requires going back through TSA screening.
Where is the oversize baggage / special items pickup point located relative to the standard carousel area (exact position)?
Oversize and special items are handled at the airline baggage offices immediately adjacent to the standard baggage claim carousels at Colorado Springs Airport, not at a dedicated oversize belt.
On the lower level, go to your airline’s normal carousel area first, then look to the side of the carousel banks for the airline baggage office doors/counters that flank the belts. Special items like skis or firearms are typically released through that airline office process. For high-value or held items, the airport police office is positioned on the lower level across from Baggage Carousel 5, functioning as another anchored reference point within the same baggage claim footprint.
