February 2025: Colorado Springs Airport Monthly Traffic Release

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~ Colorado Springs Airport (COS) saw a decrease in passenger traffic in February, with a total of 156,177 passengers, marking a 9.4 percent decrease from the same time last year. Despite this dip, the airport remains focused on long-term growth and expanding capacity.

According to recent data, seat availability at COS increased by 3.6 percent compared to last year. This puts the airport in a strong position for the upcoming spring and summer travel season as demand for air travel is expected to pick up.

The average load factor for February was 68.5 percent, which is consistent with typical trends for early-year travel.

In addition to these updates, there are several notable developments at COS that are worth mentioning. In February, the airport held a gate event for Allegiant Air to celebrate their return of service after an eight-year hiatus. The carrier now offers nonstop flights to Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA), and St. Petersburg/Tampa (PIE).

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Furthermore, Concourse gates 9-12 are now open as part of the Concourse Modernization project known as ElevateCOS. This project has successfully completed its first two phases and is now moving into phase three.

Passengers can also enjoy an elevated experience at The Lounge Colorado Springs, which is owned and operated by Global Lounge Network. This lounge accepts Priority Pass and Global Lounge Network card holders.

For those in need of last-minute items before their flight, Hudson Nonstop is now open at COS offering fast and efficient service.

Looking ahead, COS has plans to open a new Federal Inspection Station (FIS) in June 2025 just in time for new international flights.

In exciting news for travelers, Southwest Airlines will begin seasonal international service to Cancun (CUN) from June 7 to August 2 of this year. Tickets are already on sale for this route. Additionally, Southwest Airlines will also begin year-round service to San Diego (SAN) on October 2, 2025.

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There are also several updates to nonstop routes at COS. Phoenix/Mesa (AZA) will now offer twice weekly service, while Chicago O'Hare (ORD) will begin service on June 5, 2025. Atlanta (ATL) will have twice daily nonstop service, except on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Salt Lake City (SLC) will have daily nonstop service with an additional flight starting in July 2025.

For those looking to travel to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), seasonal service will resume in June 2025. And for those seeking a tropical getaway, there will be weekly nonstop seasonal service to Cancun, Mexico beginning June 7, 2025.

Other updates include five times per week service to San Diego (SAN), beginning October 2, 2025; daily nonstop to Baltimore/Washington (BWI); seasonal service to San Antonio (SAT) on peak days in November, December, and January; and daily nonstop to Denver (DEN) with easy connections coast-to-coast.

Overall, COS is continuously working towards providing a convenient and efficient travel experience for its passengers with a wide range of destinations and flight options. With these updates and developments in place, the airport is well-positioned for future growth and success.

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