COS Today
Decent day. Departures at 70%, arrivals better at 100%. Early morning flights ran 50 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 85%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at COS. 70% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 85%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 35%. That is a 50-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is 73 miles away and running 76% today. If your route is available from both airports, DEN is the better bet right now.
COS Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 50-point swing at COS. The early morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 82%. 4pm is where it broke down, dropping to 15%. Currently at 70%, well below the morning numbers. A 77-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 73%, last week 72%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
COS has been bouncing between 44% and 93%. Best day was May 2 at 93%. Worst was May 6 at 44%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how COS runs.
About COS Delays
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 70% on-time departures and 100% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has averaged 73% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include DEN (Denver International Airport). When COS is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.