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KCOS

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 24 MAY 2018

Location

FAA Identifier:	COS
Lat/Long:	38-48-20.9000N / 104-42-02.8000W 38-48.348333N / 104-42.046667W 38.8058056 / -104.7007778 (estimated)
Elevation:	6187.1 ft. / 1885.8 m (surveyed)
Variation:	08E (2020)
From city:	6 miles SE of COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Time zone:	UTC -6 (UTC -7 during Standard Time)
Zip code:	80916

Airport Operations

Airport use:	Open to the public
Activation date:	04/1940
Control tower:	yes
ARTCC:	DENVER CENTER
FSS:	DENVER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility:	COS (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance:	CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator:	yes
Segmented circle:	no
Lights:	FOR REIL RY 13/31 & 17R CTC ATCT.
Beacon:	white-green (lighted land airport) Operates sunset to sunrise.
Fire and rescue:	ARFF index C
International operations:	customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

UNICOM:	122.95
ATIS:	125.0 254.3
WX ASOS:	125.0 (719-637-9696)
SPRINGS GROUND:	121.7 348.6
SPRINGS TOWER:	133.15 335.55
SPRINGS APPROACH:	124.0 257.875 120.6
SPRINGS DEPARTURE:	124.0 257.875
CLEARANCE DELIVERY:	134.45 363.125
CLASS C:	124.0
COMD POST/P:	318.05
COMD POST/S:	328.025
EMERG:	121.5 243.0
LC/P:	119.9 360.6
P CLASS C:	257.875
PMSV:	226.1
PTD:	122.85 372.2
WX AWOS-3 at FCS (8 nm S):	125.0 (719-637-9696)
WX AWOS-3PT at FLY (10 nm NE):	118.450 (719-683-5371)
WX ASOS at CO90 (19 nm E):	121.425 (719-683-3346)

PTD LTD TO PETERSON RAMP ONLY.
BLACK FOREST RCO 122.25 (DENVER RADIO)
ASR ELEV. 6225

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance	VOR name	Freq	Var
FCSr007/8.0	BUTTS VOR/DME	108.80	12E
BRKr193/8.9	BLACK FOREST VOR/DME	112.50	08E
PUBr329/33.2	PUEBLO VORTAC	116.70	08E

NDB name		Hdg/Dist		Freq		Var		ID
PETEY		358/6.7		407		08E		CO	-.-. ---
IRONHORSE		006/8.0		335		12E		IHS	.. .... ...

Airport Services

Fuel available:	100LL JET-A
Parking:	hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service:	MAJOR
Powerplant service:	MAJOR
Bottled oxygen:	NONE
Bulk oxygen:	HIGH

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R

Dimensions:

13501 x 150 ft. / 4115 x 46 m

Surface:

concrete/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 95 /R/B/W/T
Single wheel:	120.0
Double wheel:	250.0
Double tandem:	550.0
Dual double tandem:	1120.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

Gradient:

EFFECTIVE GRADIENT UP 0.61% TO THE NORTH.

RUNWAY 17L

RUNWAY 35R

Latitude:

38-48.965203N

38-46.741167N

Longitude:

104-41.144030W

104-41.147828W

Elevation:

6187.1 ft.

6102.9 ft.

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

172 magnetic, 180 true

352 magnetic, 000 true

Declared distances:

TORA:13501 TODA:13501 ASDA:13501 LDA:13501

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown, rollout

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Centerline lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, lighted

Instrument approach:

ILS/DME

Runway 17R/35L

Dimensions:

11022 x 150 ft. / 3360 x 46 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 99 /F/B/X/T
Single wheel:	120.0
Double wheel:	250.0
Double tandem:	550.0
Dual double tandem:	1120.0

Runway edge lights:

high intensity

RUNWAY 17R

RUNWAY 35L

Latitude:

38-49.444567N

38-47.629395N

Longitude:

104-42.953757W

104-42.956060W

Elevation:

6176.6 ft.

6045.2 ft.

Gradient:

1.2%

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

172 magnetic, 180 true

352 magnetic, 000 true

Declared distances:

TORA:11022 TODA:11022 ASDA:11022 LDA:11022

Markings:

precision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)

RVR equipment:

touchdown

Approach lights:

MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Instrument approach:

ILS

Runway 13/31

Dimensions:

8270 x 150 ft. / 2521 x 46 m

Surface:

asphalt/grooved, in good condition

Weight bearing capacity:

PCN 48 /F/C/X/T
Single wheel:	120.0
Double wheel:	171.0
Double tandem:	279.0
Dual double tandem:	691.0

Runway edge lights:

medium intensity

Gradient:

RUNWAY 13

RUNWAY 31

Latitude:

38-49.389340N

38-48.424897N

Longitude:

104-42.921283W

104-41.692165W

Elevation:

6173.3 ft.

6137.2 ft.

Gradient:

0.3% DOWN

0.5% UP

Traffic pattern:

left

Runway heading:

127 magnetic, 135 true

307 magnetic, 315 true

Displaced threshold:

356 ft.

Declared distances:

TORA:8269 TODA:8269 ASDA:8269 LDA:8269

TORA:8269 TODA:8269 ASDA:8269 LDA:7913

Markings:

basic, in good condition

nonprecision, in good condition

Visual slope indicator:

4-light PAPI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)

4-light PAPI on left (3.04 degrees glide path)

Runway end identifier lights:

yes

Touchdown point:

yes, no lights

Obstructions:

none

10 ft. hill, 400 ft. from runway, 340 ft. left of centerline, 20:1 slope to clear

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership:	Publicly-owned
Owner:	CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS 7770 MILTON E PROBY PKWY, SUITE 50 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916 Phone (719) 550-1919
Manager:	GREG PHILLIPS 7770 MILTON E PROBY PKWY, SUITE 50 COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916 Phone (719) 550-1910

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field:		231
Single engine airplanes:		151
Multi engine airplanes:		25
Jet airplanes:		25
Helicopters:		4
Military aircraft:		26

Aircraft operations: avg 370/day *
31%	military
27%	local general aviation
21%	transient general aviation
11%	commercial
10%	air taxi
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2017

Additional Remarks

A100	INCLUDES COMMUTERS.
-	CUSTOMS AVBL FOR ALL MIL/CIVILIAN ACFT. CONTACT US CUSTOMS 719-574-6607.
-	OIL: O-133-148-156(MIL).
-	PORTIONS OF TWYS A, B, E, F, G, AND M ARE BLOCKED FROM VIEW FROM THE TOWER BY OBSTRUCTIONS. PORTIONS OF TWY C AND RY 17R/35L ARE BLOCKED FROM VIEW FROM THE TOWER WHEN THE INFIELD MILITARY OPERATING SFC IS OCCUPIED BY A C17 OR C5.
-	WATERFOWL AND MIGRATORY BIRD ACTIVITY ON AND INVOF ARPT.
-	A/DACG RAMP LIGHT 140 FT AGL.
-	BE ALERT; INTENSIVE USAF STUDENT TRAINING IN VICINITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS & PUEBLO COLORADO.
-	INSUFFICIENT TWY CORNER FILLETS PAVEMENT FOR CENTERLINE TAXI FOR ACFT WITH WINGSPANS GREATER THAN 117 FT AT TWYS A2, A3, A4, B2 AND B3. THESE ACFT SHOULD USE JUDGEMENTAL OVERSTEER AT THOSE TWYS.
-	TRAN ALERT-PPR FOR ALL TRAN ACFT, DSN 834-4778/9, C719-556-4778/9. OPR 1300-0500Z++, CLSD HOL.
-	TURBO JET TRNG FLTS PROHIBITED 2300-0600.
-	TRAN ALERT-FORT CARSON ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE AIR CONTROL GROUP (ADACG) MSN, CTC DSN 532-8002/3 OR C719-503-8002/3. ALL TRAN ACFT CTC KNIGHT OPS 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARR. TRAN ACFT CTC 21SW COMD POST (CALLSIGN: KNIGHT OPS) WITH ATA AND ATD.
-	MISC-FAA ATCT WILL PROVIDE MIL RCR O/R. CARGO AND PAX SVC AVBL ONLY ON PETERSON RAMP 1330-2330Z++ WKD. CLSD WKEND AND HOL UNLESS COORD 72 HR PRIOR. CTC PAX SVC AT DSN 834-4521/9021 OR C719-556-4521/9021.
-	FUEL-A++(MIL)
-	MISC-WX OPR H24, INCL HOL; CTC DSN 834-4337.
-	WHEN CROSSING RWY 17R/35L FROM A1 TO B1 OR B1 TO A1, BE AWARE YOU WILL NOT SEE A1 OR B1 DEPENDING ON DIRECTION CROSSING UNTIL YOU CREST RWY 17R/35L. WHEN CROSSING FROM A1 TO B1 TRAVEL NE AND FROM B1 TO A1 TRAVEL SW.
-	AF: ACFT TRANSPORTING HAZ CARGO CTC AFLD MGMT ON 318.05 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARR.
-	COS GA RAMP BTW TWY A3 AND A4 CLSD TO ACFR WINDSPAN MORE THAN 135 FEET.
-	AF: ACFT TRANSPORTING HAZ CARGO CTC AFLD MGMT ON 318.05 30 MIN PRIOR TO ARR.
-	WHEN CROSSING RWY 17R/35L FROM A1 TO B1 OR B1 TO A1, BE AWARE YOU WILL NOT SEE A1 OR B1 DEPENDING ON DIRECTION CROSSING UNTIL YOU CREST RWY 17R/35L. WHEN CROSSING FROM A1 TO B1 TRAVEL NE AND FROM B1 TO A1 TRAVEL SW.
-	B52 OPNS PROHIBITED.
-	LGTD WINDSOCK APCH RYS 17L/ 35R, 17R/35L & 13/31.
-	JASU: 2(AM32A-95) 2MA32A-60A 2(MA32-86A) 1(SGNC) 2(B809D-GENERATORS).

Instrument Procedures

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NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use from 24 May 2018 at 0901Z to 21 June 2018 at 0900Z.

STARs - Standard Terminal Arrivals
DEBERRY THREE		download (222KB)
OZZZY FOUR (RNAV)		download (166KB)
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 17L		download (380KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 35L		download (328KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 35R		download (386KB)
ILS RWY 17L (SA CAT I - II)		download (354KB)
ILS RWY 35L (SA CAT II)		download (314KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17L		download (336KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 17R		download (336KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35L		download (320KB)
RNAV (RNP) Z RWY 35R		download (292KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 31		download (260KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17L		download (311KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 17R		download (316KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35L CHANGED		download (316KB)
RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35R		download (282KB)
NDB RWY 35L		download (328KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply		download (37KB)
Departure Procedures
SPRINGS SIX		2 pages: [1] [2] (451KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply		download (175KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

1V6 - Fremont County Airport (30 nm SW)
KPUB - Pueblo Memorial Airport (32 nm S)
KAPA - Centennial Airport (46 nm N)
KBKF - Buckley Air Force Base (54 nm N)
KFTG - Front Range Airport (59 nm N)

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Sunrise and sunset

Times for 19-Jun-2018

	Local (UTC-6)	Zulu (UTC)
Morning civil twilight	05:02	11:02
Sunrise	05:35	11:35
Sunset	20:26	02:26
Evening civil twilight	20:58	02:58

Current date and time

Zulu (UTC)	20-Jun-2018 04:00:55
Local (UTC-6)	19-Jun-2018 22:00:55

METAR

KCOS	200354Z 35022G33KT 10SM FEW025 SCT150 14/09 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 33040/0259 PRESRR SLP143 T01440094 $
KFCS 9nm S	200347Z AUTO 01034G43KT 10SM SQ CLR 16/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP135 $
KFLY 10nm NE	200335Z AUTO 36022G30KT 10SM BKN013 BKN025 13/10 A3015 RMK AO2 T01280095
KAFF 11nm NW	200328Z AUTO 34018G27KT 10SM SCT014 BKN031 13/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144

TAF

KCOS	200149Z 2002/2024 34030G45KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT140 BKN200 FM200400 36013G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 OVC060CB FM200500 35007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN090 FM201700 09010KT P6SM SCT100
KFCS 9nm S	200109Z 2000/2103 34010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN040CB QNH2997INS WND 200V060 TEMPO 2000/2004 VRB35G45KT 6000 -TSRAGR BKN030CB BECMG 2005/2006 35012KT 9999 VCSH BKN030 QNH3007INS BECMG 2009/2010 32009KT 9999 NSW SCT050 QNH3013INS BECMG 2016/2017 15012KT 9999 SCT080 QNH3012INS BECMG 2020/2021 16012G18KT 9999 VCSH BKN060 QNH3011INS TX22/2000Z TN11/2013Z
KAFF 11nm NW	192035Z 1920/2101 16012G20KT 9999 SCT030 SCT040 SCT120 QNH3002INS BECMG 1920/1921 21015G25KT 9999 VCTS SCT040 BKN070CB QNH3002INS TEMPO 1921/2002 VRB35G45KT 6000 TSRAGR SCT025 BKN050CB BECMG 2002/2003 35009KT 9999 VCSH FEW010 SCT025 BKN060 BKN120 QNH3006INS BECMG 2006/2007 35009KT 9999 NSW FEW008 SCT020 BKN040 QNH3011INS BECMG 2019/2020 16012KT 9999 VCSH FEW060 SCT100 QNH3013INS TX25/1921Z TN11/2015Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2001 NEXT 2011

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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Fuel Prices

Comments

ASRI 131.00
719-591-2065
[web site]
[email]

With quick access to local attractions and a beautiful short drive to America's favorite ski resorts, including Monarch, Aspen and Breckenridge, Cutter Aviation is the ideal stop for your next visit to Colorado Springs. Our family owned and operated FBO provides great prices on Jet A and 100LL, including 25 cents off 100LL on Saturday and Sunday.

Whether you're staying a weekend at the Broadmoor, having dinner in Manitou Springs, or just in town for a business meeting, our warm smiles and service are here to help!

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$4.99		$4.19
GUARANTEED

30 read write

ASRI 130.575
toll-free 1-877-853-7523
719-591-2288
[web site]
[email]

Colorado jetCenter is the gateway to Pikes Peak recreation area, The Broadmoor Hotel, Air Force Academy and Garden of the Gods. Large Heated Transient Hangar for Aircraft sizes up to and including Airbus A319 as well as spacious ramp areas to meet all your aircraft needs. Competitive fuel prices with Pilot Reward Visa Card or Avtrip Points with every jet fueling. The FBO that doesn't forget about the Flight Crew!!!

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	100LL		Jet A
FS		$4.70		$4.11
GUARANTEED

9 read write

Alternatives at nearby airports
IMPORTANT: Note that the FBOs below are NOT at KCOS but at other nearby airports. Do not expect services from these FBOs to be available at KCOS.

Located at KAPA

ASRI 130.075
303-790-2575
[web site]
[email]

At KAPA (Centennial Airport), 46 miles N

For the guaranteed lowest price in town on Jet A, GET YOUR TAIL (#) IN HERE.

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Located at KAPA

	100LL		Jet A
FS		$5.95		$4.15
SS		$4.99		---
GUARANTEED

14 read write

FS=Full service
SS=Self service

Aviation Businesses, Services, and Facilities

Business Name

Contact

Services / Description

Distance

Comments

719-623-5001
[web site]
[email]

At the Colorado Springs (KCOS) airport base of operations, Trine Aero offers FAA Part 145-certified aircraft maintenance and modification.

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