Colorado Springs (COS) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide

Everything you need to navigate Colorado Springs: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.

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Where can I find the official Colorado Springs terminal map?

The COS airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.

Official map

Colorado Springs official terminal map — airport authority website

Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.

What is in each Colorado Springs terminal?

Here is what each terminal or concourse at COS handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.

Main Terminal — Concourse A (Gates 1–6) & Concourse B (Gates 7–12)

COS operates a single three-level, 275,000-square-foot terminal opened in 1994 with 12 gates split across two concourses — Concourse A (Gates 1–6) and Concourse B (Gates 7–12). Two security checkpoints (east and west) on the upper departure level feed into one continuous secure corridor, so once through either checkpoint, passengers can walk to any gate without re-clearing security. American, Delta, United, Southwest, and seasonal Allegiant flights all use this concourse; the farthest gate is under 1,000 feet from the ticket counters or baggage claim.

View Main Terminal — Concourse A (Gates 1–6) & Concourse B (Gates 7–12) map

Former Western Pacific Concourse / International Arrivals Facility (Gates 14–18, no Gate 13)

A separate five-gate concourse (Gates 14–18) is used mainly for charter and overflow operations. Since late 2025 it also houses a newly built ~16,300-square-foot Federal Inspection Station (FIS), where passengers arriving on Southwest's seasonal nonstop from Cancún clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before continuing into the main terminal. It is not used for regular domestic boarding and is not accessible to typical connecting passengers.

How do I get between terminals at Colorado Springs?

No train, tram, or shuttle needed — Concourse A and Concourse B are joined by one continuous secure corridor after security, so passengers walk directly between all 12 main gates. The separate international arrivals facility (Gates 14–18) is only reached by arriving international passengers before they clear into the main terminal.

Timing tip

Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at COS — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.

How do I find my gate at Colorado Springs?

A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:

Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at COS has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.

What is the easiest way to navigate Colorado Springs?

Experienced travellers at COS use a short checklist every time:

Review the map before leaving home. Open the Colorado Springs official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at COS lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.

Common questions about Colorado Springs maps

Where can I find the official COS terminal map?

The official Colorado Springs terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://coloradosprings.gov/terminal/map/1. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.

How do I get between terminals at COS?

How do I find my gate at COS?

COS is compact by design — the longest walk from a ticket counter or baggage claim to any gate is under 1,000 feet (roughly 3–5 minutes). Two checkpoints (east and west) serve the terminal; the east checkpoint has the CLEAR lane, so CLEAR members should enter there. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.

What is the easiest way to navigate COS?

Use the official interactive map at https://coloradosprings.gov/terminal/map/1 before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. COS is compact by design — the longest walk from a ticket counter or baggage claim to any gate is under 1,000 feet (roughly 3–5 minutes). Two checkpoints (east and west) serve the terminal; the east checkpoint has the CLEAR lane, so CLEAR members should enter there.

What is in each COS terminal?

Main Terminal — Concourse A (Gates 1–6) & Concourse B (Gates 7–12): COS operates a single three-level, 275,000-square-foot terminal opened in 1994 with 12 gates split across two concourses — Concourse A (Gates 1–6) and Concourse B (Gates 7–12). Two security checkpoints (east and west) on the upper departure level feed into one continuous secure corridor, so once through either checkpoint, passengers can walk to any gate without re-clearing security. American, Delta, United, Southwest, and seasonal Allegiant flights all use this concourse; the farthest gate is under 1,000 feet from the ticket counters or baggage claim. Former Western Pacific Concourse / International Arrivals Facility (Gates 14–18, no Gate 13): A separate five-gate concourse (Gates 14–18) is used mainly for charter and overflow operations. Since late 2025 it also houses a newly built ~16,300-square-foot Federal Inspection Station (FIS), where passengers arriving on Southwest's seasonal nonstop from Cancún clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before continuing into the main terminal. It is not used for regular domestic boarding and is not accessible to typical connecting passengers.

Leave-By calculator

Know exactly when to leave for COS

The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live COS security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.

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