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KCOS Airport	City Of Colorado Springs Muni
	Colorado Springs, Colorado

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 04/18/2024 - 6/13/2024

Location

FAA/ICAO Identifier:	COS / KCOS (Charlie-Oscar-Sierra)
Lat/Lng:	38.8058166667, -104.700776389 38-48-20.9400N, 104-42-02.7950W Estimated by 3rd Party Survey on 10/02/2021
Elevation:	6187 feet Surveyed by 3rd Party Survey on 10/02/2021
Magnetic Variation:	08E,(2020), [7E (2024)]
Sectional:	DENVER
From City:	6nm SE of Colorado Springs

Operations

Use:	Open to the public
Ownership:	Publicly owned
Activation:	04/1940
Attended:	Continuous
Control Tower:	yes 24 hrs
Type:	ATCT-TRACON
Days Tower Operational:	ALL
Airspace Class:	C
Tower Radar:	ASR,24hrs
ARTCC:	Denver(ZDV)Denver Center
FSS:	Denver FSS(DEN)
NOTAMs and Weather:	COSNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:	Unlighted
Lights:	Activate REIL Runway 13 & 31, 17R - Contact Cos Air Traffic Control Tower.
Beacon:	Sunset-Sunrise
Landing Fee:	no
ARFF:	I C S 05/1973

Communications

UNICOM:

122.950

Weather:

ASOS 719-380-6748 125.0

ATIS:

125.0
254.3
719-596-7040 operates continuously

Tower:

Contact 'Springs Tower'
360.6,	119.9,
335.55,	133.15

Ground:

Contact 'Springs Ground'
121.7,	348.6

Clearance:

134.45,

363.125

Approach:

Contact 'SPRINGS' Approach (24 local)
257.875,	124.0,	120.6

Departure:

Contact 'SPRINGS' Departure (24 local)
257.875,	124.0

Emergency:

121.5,

243.0

PTD:

372.2
122.85

Other:

--DUNNN STAR 257.875
--DUNNN STAR 124.0
--COMD POST 318.05
--COMD POST 328.025
--PMSV METRO 226.1
--CLASS C 257.875
--CLASS C 124.0

Master Provides:

ARTS-II
Class C
LLWAS

PMSV Available:

CONTINUOUS

Tower Remarks:

Ptd Limited to Peterson Ramp only.
Communications Provided by Denver Radio on Frequency 122.4 (Black Forest Rco).

Services

Fuel:	Grade 100LL Gasoline (low lead blue) Jet A - Kerosene, freeze point -40C
Airframe Repair:	Major
Powerplant Repair:	Major
Bottled Oxygen:	None
Bulk Oxygen:	High pressure
Transient Storage:	Hanger,Tie-Down
Other Services:	Air Freight, Air Ambulance, Avionics, Cargo handling, Charter, Pilot Instruction, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Sales

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:	154
Multi Engine GA:	35
Jet GA:	22
Helicopter GA:	2
Military:	12
Gliders:	1
Ultralights:	1
Total:	227

Annual Operations

For year ending:	12/31/2022
Commercial Carriers:	21071
AirTaxi:	12524
Local GA (< 20 miles):	53159
Non-local GA:	44853
Military Operations:	24964
Total:	156571

Ownership

Owner:	City of Colorado Springs 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Suite 50 Colorado Springs, Co 80916 (719) 550-1919
Manager:	Greg Phillips 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Suite 50 Colorado Springs, Co 80916 (719) 550-1900

Runways

Runways:	13/31 17L/35R 17R/35L

Runway 13/31

Length:	8270 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 10/02/2021
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	48 /F/C/X/T, 48 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Low (represents CBR > 4), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 171,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 279,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 691,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	Med Intensity

	End 13	End 31
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	8270 feet	8270 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	8270 feet	8270 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	8270 feet	8270 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	8270 feet	7914 feet
True Alignment:	135,(128 Magnetic)	315,(308 Magnetic)
Runway Markings:	Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition	Nonprecision Instrument,Good Condition
Aircraft Arresting Device:	MA-1A	MA-1A MOD
Displaced Threshold Distance:		356'
Elevation at End:	6173.1' MSL	6137.1' MSL
Elevation at Displaced Threshold:		6134.6' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	6173.2' MSL	6156.3' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	64' AGL	52' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.04°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on right side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):	Yes	Yes
Objects:		Hill
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Other than utility runway with a visual approach	Other than utility runway with a nonprecision approach having visibility minimums greater than 3/4 mile
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	20:1
Object Height:		10' AGL
Object Distance:		400' Along centerline 340' Left of centerline

Runway 17L/35R

Length:	13500 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 10/02/2021
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Porland Cement Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	95 /R/B/W/T, 95 , Rigid, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents > 221 pci), Tire pressure High (no limit), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1120,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 17L	End 35R
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	13501 feet	13501 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	13501 feet	13501 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	13501 feet	13501 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	13501 feet	13501 feet
True Alignment:	180,(173 Magnetic)	000,(353 Magnetic)
ILS Type:	ILS/DME	ILS/DME
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:	6187.0' MSL	6102.7' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	6187.0' MSL	6117.7' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	57' AGL	71' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on left side of runway	4-light PAPI on right side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Rollout	Touchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:	MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):		Yes
Runway End Centerline Lights:	Yes	Yes
Runway End Touchdown Lights:	Yes	Yes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	Precision Instrument Runway	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	50:1

Runway 17R/35L

Length:	11022 feet by 3rd Party Survey on 10/02/2021
Width:	150 feet
Surface:	Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Good Condition
Surface Treatment:	Saw-cut or Plastic Grooved
Classification (PCN):	99 /F/B/X/T, 99 , Flexible, Subgrade Strength Medium (represents CBR > 8), Tire pressure Medium (limited to 218 psi), Technical determination
Weight Capacity:	Single Wheel aircraft: 120,000 lbs Dual Wheel aircraft: 250,000 lbs Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 550,000 lbs Double Dual Tandem Wheel aircraft: 1120,000 lbs
Runway Lights Edge Intensity:	High Intensity

	End 17R	End 35L
Takeoff Run Available (TORA):	11022 feet	11022 feet
Takeoff Distance Available (TODA):	11022 feet	11022 feet
Accelerate-Stop Distance Available (ASDA):	11022 feet	11022 feet
Landing Distance Available (LDA):	11022 feet	11022 feet
True Alignment:	180,(173 Magnetic)	000,(353 Magnetic)
ILS Type:		ILS
Runway Markings:	Precision Instrument,Good Condition	Precision Instrument,Good Condition
Elevation at End:	6176.4' MSL	6045.0' MSL
Elevation at Touchdown Zone:	6176.4' MSL	6074.6' MSL
Threshold Crossing Glide Path Height:	49' AGL	72' AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle:	3.00°	3.00°
Visual Glide Slope Indicator:	4-light PAPI on left side of runway	4-light PAPI on left side of runway
Runway Visual Range Equipment Location:	Touchdown, Rollout	Touchdown, Rollout
Approach Lights:		MALSR - 1,400 Foot Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System With Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
Runway End Identifer Lights (REIL):	Yes
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):	D	Precision Instrument Runway
Object Clearance Slope:	50:1	50:1

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

•	Customs Available for All Military/Civilian Aircraft. Contact US Customs 719-574-6607.
•	Turbo Jet Training Flts Prohibited 2300-0600.
•	B52 Operations Prohibited.
•	Lgtd Wdi Approach Runway 17L/35R, 17R/35L & 13/31.
•	JASU: 2(Am32A-95) 2Ma32A-60A 2(Ma32-86A) 1(Sgnc) 2(B809D-Generators).
•	Oil: O-133-148-156(Military).
•	Portions of Taxiways a, B, E, F, G, and M are Blocked from View from the Tower by Obstructions. Portions of Taxiway C and Runway 17R/35L are Blocked from View from the Tower When the Infield Military Operating Surface is Occupied by a C17 or C5.
•	Waterfowl and Migratory Bird Activity on and in Vicinity of Airport.
•	a/Dacg Ramp Light 140 ft AGL.
•	be Alert; Intensive USAF Student Training in Vicinity of Colorado Springs & Pueblo Colorado.
•	Caution: Aircraft with Wingspan Greater than 117 ft; When Taxi on Centerline A2, A3, A4, Use Oversteer in Turns Due to Insufficient Corner Fillets in Pavement.
•	Prior Permission Require for All Tran Aircraft - Contact Airfield Mgt DSN 834-4778/9 C719-556-4778/9. Airfield Mgmt Operating 1300-0500++, Closed Holiday.
•	Military: Transient Alert-Fort Carson Arrival/Departure Air Control Group (Adacg) Msn, Contact DSN 532-8002/3 or C719-503-8002/3. All Tran Aircraft Contact High Country 30 Min Prior to Arrival. Tran Aircraft Contact Colorado Springs Rgnl Comd Post (Callsign: High Country) with Ata and Atd.
•	Misc-FAA Air Traffic Control Tower Will Provide Military Rcr O/R. Cargo and Pax Service Available only on Peterson Ramp 1330-2330Z++ Weekend. Closed Wkend and Holiday Unless Coord 72 Hour Prior. Contact Pax Service at DSN 834-4521/9021 or C719-556-4521/9021.
•	Fuel-a++(Military)
•	Misc-Wx Operating H24, Incl Holiday; Contact DSN 834-4337.
•	When Crossing Runway 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 Runway 17R/35L. When Crossing from A1 to B1 Travel NE and from B1 to A1 Travel SW.
•	Af: Aircraft Transporting Haz Cargo Contact Airfield Mgmt on 318.05 30 Min Prior to Arrival.
•	Military: Restricted: Due to Limited Prkg and Potential to Dmg Light, Unsecured Aircraft, Mobility Aircraft are not Permitted to Use Colorado Springs FBO Unless FBO Can Guarantee Sufficient Prkg Clearance That Blast from Engine Thrust and Reverse Thrust Will not Impact Otr Aircraft, Ground Personnel, or Eqpt.

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