Colorado Springs Airport Monthly Update — June 2026

Colorado Springs Airport (COS) recorded 111,816 passenger enplanements in June 2026, a 4.4 percent decline from 116,925 in June 2025. This moderate decrease aligns with national travel trends amid economic uncertainty and increased fuel costs.

Delta Air Lines led year-over-year growth with enplanements increasing 27.0 percent to 15,039 passengers. The growth was supported by twice-daily service to Atlanta (ATL) on larger aircraft compared with June 2025, and a second daily frequency to Salt Lake City (SLC), as well as daily seasonal service to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) through Sept. 9.

Allegiant Air also reported positive year-over-year growth in its second June operating from COS, with enplanements increasing 11.1 percent. The airline currently serves St. Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE) and Orange County-Santa Ana (SNA), with seasonal service to Phoenix-Mesa (AZA) returning Oct. 1.

American Airlines reported a 2.9 percent decline in enplanements, while Southwest Airlines decreased 6.6 percent and United Airlines declined 15.0 percent. American was down 11.8 percent in departing seats because of increased regional jet operations to its hub in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) versus mainline aircraft in June 2025. Southwest did not operate to Baltimore-Washington (BWI) or Cancun (CUN) in June 2026 and offered almost 50 percent fewer seats to Chicago-Midway. United used smaller regional jets to Denver than in June 2025.

Colorado Springs Airport remains focused on sustainable, long-term growth by strengthening airline partnerships, supporting existing routes and pursuing expanded air service that provides greater travel options for residents and visitors throughout the Pikes Peak region.

Click here to view the Colorado Springs Airport June traffic report

Notable updates

• COS served as the official airport sponsor of the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, held July 8-12, an event which celebrates one of the region's most historic and iconic traditions.
• On July 31, Art at COS, in partnership with Cottonwood Center for the Arts, will present the exhibition "Many Happy Returns - A Birthday Exhibition for Colorado and America."
• On Aug. 19, Colorado Springs Airport and partner agencies will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise. Required by the Federal Aviation Administration at least once every three years, the simulated aircraft incident will test coordinated disaster response among airport personnel, police, fire, emergency medical services, and mutual aid agencies.

Upcoming August flight schedule at Colorado Springs Airport

Allegiant Air - St. Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE); Phoenix-Mesa (AZA); Santa Ana-Orange County (SNA)

• St. Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE): Daily service on select dates.
• Santa Ana-Orange County (SNA): Service on Aug. 3, 7, and 10.
• Service to Mesa (AZA) to resume on Oct. 1.

American Airlines - Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); Chicago O'Hare (ORD)

• Six daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).
• Daily service to Chicago O'Hare (ORD).

Delta Air Lines - Atlanta (ATL); Salt Lake City (SLC); Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP)

• Twice-daily service to Atlanta (ATL).
• Twice-daily service to Salt Lake City (SLC).
• Daily service to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP).

Southwest Airlines - Chicago (MDW); Dallas (DAL); Denver (DEN); Houston (HOU); Las Vegas (LAS); Phoenix (PHX); San Diego (SAN); San Antonio (SAT)

• Three daily flights to Denver (DEN).
• Twice-daily flights to Dallas-Love Field (DAL).
• Daily service to Houston-Hobby (HOU), except on Aug. 8, 15, 22, and 29.
• Up to three daily flights to Las Vegas (LAS).
• Up to three daily flights to Phoenix (PHX).
• Daily service to San Diego (SAN) on select days.
• Daily service to Chicago-Midway (MDW).
• Service to San Antonio (SAT) to resume on Nov. 21.

United Airlines - Denver (DEN); Houston (IAH); Chicago (ORD)

• Up to 12 daily flights to Denver (DEN).
• Twice-daily flights to Houston-Intercontinental (IAH).
• Twice-daily flights to Chicago O'Hare (ORD).