How busy is Colorado Springs Airport right now?

The TSA wait at COS is about 10-16 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy COS is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for COS?

The FAA airport status for COS (Colorado Springs Airport) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. COS has an on-time departure rate of 79%, with an average delay of 70 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is COS busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Colorado Springs Airport (COS). TSA wait is currently about 10-16 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time from COS. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Colorado Springs Airport operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at COS. On a typical day, 79% of departures from Colorado Springs Airport are on time. When delays occur, they average about 70 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Are there delays at Colorado Springs Airport today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current COS delays. Historically, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 minutes. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

What is the average departure delay at Colorado Springs Airport?

When departures at COS (Colorado Springs Airport) are delayed, the average delay is about 70 minutes. Overall, 79% of flights depart on time. About 1.7% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Colorado Springs Airport?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). At COS, 79% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 70 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Colorado Springs Airport?

COS sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Colorado Springs Airport?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including COS. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

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Q: What are TSA wait times at COS?

The TSA wait at COS is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (23-29 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Colorado Springs Airport — Colorado Springs

COS delays today: Colorado Springs Airport has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for COS typically shows an average delay of 70 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). Roughly 1.7% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 10-16 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (23-29 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated March 2026.

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Fastest: 4 AM (about 5 min)|Busiest: 6 AM (23–29 minutes)

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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 79% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.

The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 18 minutes.

Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).

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SkyWest Airlines81%

Delta Air Lines80%

Southwest Airlines80%

United Airlines76%

American Airlines73%

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