~ Colorado Springs Airport (COS) experienced a significant increase in passenger traffic in September 2025, with a total of 217,349 travelers passing through the terminal. This marks an 8.7 percent increase compared to the same month last year.

According to reports from the commercial airlines operating at COS, enplanements rose by 8.9 percent year-over-year, while seat availability grew by 6.6 percent. The overall load factor for this period was 81.3 percent, up 1.7 percentage points from September 2024.

Both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines recorded double-digit growth in enplanements during this time period. This growth can be attributed to each carrier's significant increase in seat capacity and continued investment in the Colorado Springs market.

In comparison to September 2024, all airlines serving COS showed a positive increase in passengers, further solidifying the airport's position as a key travel hub for the Pikes Peak region.

The Colorado Springs Airport remains focused on strategic, long-term growth through expanded air service offerings and airline partnerships. This commitment was highlighted during a recent press conference on October 17 when Art at COS was announced. For more information on this exciting development, visit coloradosprings.gov/ArtatCOS.

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In addition to this news, Southwest Airlines has announced that their seasonal international service to Cancun (CUN) will return for select fall, winter, and spring dates. Tickets are currently on sale for November 22 and 29, 2025; December 20 and 27, 2025; January 3, 2026; March 7,14,21,and28 ,2026; and April4 ,2026.

Southwest Airlines also launched year-round service to San Diego (SAN) on October2 ,2025 and their seasonal service to San Antonio (SAT) will return on peak days during the holidays, including November 22, 25, 26, 29, 30; December 1, 19-23, 26-30; and January 2-4,2026. Additionally, Southwest Airlines announced that service to Houston (HOU) will increase to daily service starting March5 ,2026.

Passenger Gates1 and3 are currently closed for construction but are expected to open in November before Thanksgiving. However, the Mountain View Food Court and Atrevida Beer Company remain open and operational during this time. Evolve by Hudson is also currently closed for renovations but a temporary retail location is operating between Gates7 and9. The new store is expected to open in November.

In terms of nonstop route updates, Allegiant Air now offers twice weekly service to Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Santa Ana/Orange County (SNA), and St. Petersburg/Tampa (PIE). Their seasonal service to Phoenix/Mesa (AZA) returned on October2 ,2025.

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American Airlines also has some exciting news with six daily flights to Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) with easy connecting service across the U.S. and worldwide. They also offer daily service to Chicago O'Hare (ORD).

Delta Air Lines provides twice daily service to Atlanta (ATL), except on Saturdays, as well as twice daily service to Salt Lake City (SLC). Their seasonal daily service to Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP) is scheduled to return from June7 ,2026 through September30 ,2026.

Southwest Airlines offers a variety of destinations including Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Chicago(MDW), Dallas(DAL), Denver(DEN), Houston(HOU), Las Vegas(LAS), Phoenix(PHX), San Diego(SAN), San Antonio(SAT), and Cancun(CUN). Their weekly seasonal service to Cancun(CUN) will return on select dates, while their daily service to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) will transition to six-times-per-week service, operating daily except on Saturdays from October1-30 ,2025 and during peak holiday travel days. They also offer seasonal service to San Antonio (SAT) on peak days during the holidays and their service to Houston (HOU) will increase to daily effective March5 ,2026. Additionally, Southwest Airlines provides daily service to Denver (DEN) with easy connections coast-to-coast.

United Airlines offers three daily destinations with easy connections coast-to-coast and worldwide. They also have 12 daily flights to Denver (DEN), as well as daily flights to Houston(IAH) and Chicago(ORD).

With these updates and developments, the Colorado Springs Airport continues to grow and expand its offerings for travelers. As the airport remains committed to strategic growth and partnerships, it is sure to remain a key travel hub for the Pikes Peak region.

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