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2.45M
Total passengers (2025)
45–120+ min
Captive terminal dwell
Record
Highest enplanements since 1999 (2024)
~70 mi
South of Denver, low-clutter alternative
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WHY ADVERTISE

Why advertise at Colorado Springs Airport?

The City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), also searched as Colorado Springs Airport, is the primary commercial airport for Colorado's second-largest city and the gateway to the Pikes Peak region.

For advertisers, it pairs a concentrated, distinctive audience with a relaxed, easy-to-navigate terminal.

Roughly 2.4–2.5 million passengers a year. COS handled 2,448,001 total passengers in 2025, and in 2024 set an enplanement record, its highest passenger boardings since 1999.
A military, defense, and aerospace hub like few others. Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Space Force installations, Fort Carson, and a deep defense and aerospace industry. COS carries a steady flow of military personnel, government travelers, defense contractors, and aerospace professionals, a uniquely valuable B2B and government-market audience.
The gateway to the Pikes Peak region. COS serves visitors heading to Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, and "Olympic City USA". Strong reach for tourism, hospitality, and attractions brands.
A smart alternative to Denver. COS is the relaxed, lower-clutter option roughly 70 miles south of Denver International Airport. Advertisers can reach the Colorado Springs market directly, and with genuine share of voice, rather than competing for attention at a mega-hub.
A modernizing terminal. The ElevateCOS concourse modernization, a new Federal Inspection Services facility for international service, and the new "Art at COS" public art program are refreshing the passenger environment and its advertising inventory.
A captive, high-dwell audience. Travelers move through ticketing, security, gates, and baggage claim over 45–120+ minutes with no ad-blocking and no channel-surfing.

In short

COS delivers a concentrated Pikes Peak audience, including a military, defense, and aerospace community you cannot reach this efficiently anywhere else, in a low-clutter terminal where your brand can own the moment.

FORMATS & PLACEMENTS

COS airport advertising formats and install timelines.

The City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport offers a range of out-of-home (OOH) advertising inventory across the terminal journey. Below are the core formats available through AdQuick, with typical placement zones and use cases.

Digital screens / digital networks DIGITAL

Concourse, gate areas, ticketing, near concessions. Motion and rotation drive high recall; creative updates easily as part of broader digital out-of-home programs.

Where it appears: Concourse, gate areas, ticketing, near concessions
Why it works: Motion and rotation drive high recall; creative updates easily
Best for: Flighted messaging, multiple advertisers, time-of-day targeting

Backlit dioramas (lightboxes) PREMIUM

Always-on illumination; premium feel; long dwell exposure across the terminal walkways.

Where it appears: Walkways, baggage claim, concourse corridors
Why it works: Always-on illumination; premium feel; long dwell exposure
Best for: Premium, image-led brand campaigns

Baggage claim displays & wraps ARRIVALS

100% of arriving passengers pass through baggage claim with high dwell time. The captive arrival moment is among the most effective place-based advertising environments at any U.S. airport.

Where it appears: Baggage claim walls, carousels, columns
Why it works: 100% of arriving passengers pass through with high dwell time
Best for: Arriving-traveler capture: hospitality, services, retail

Static displays & banners ALWAYS-ON

Reliable, always-on presence along the passenger path through departures, arrivals, and circulation areas.

Where it appears: Departures, arrivals, circulation areas
Why it works: Reliable, always-on presence along the passenger path
Best for: Cost-efficient reach and frequency

Wall wraps & spectaculars HIGH-IMPACT

Unmissable scale; strong photo-op and social value across large terminal walls and feature areas, similar to airport-scale wallscape advertising in major cities.

Where it appears: Large terminal walls and feature areas
Why it works: Unmissable scale; strong photo-op and social value
Best for: Dominant brand statements and high-impact campaigns

Charging stations & experiential EXPERIENTIAL

Pairs the brand with a genuinely useful amenity in seating and gate areas with high engagement value — the same utility-led pattern that drives charging station advertising outside the terminal.

Where it appears: Seating and gate areas
Why it works: Pairs the brand with a genuinely useful amenity
Best for: Activations, tech, telecom, hospitality

Timelines

Production: typically 1–2 weeks after creative is approved, depending on format and size.
Installation: static units are commonly installed within roughly 7–10 business days of materials being ready; digital creative can go live faster.
Total lead time: plan 3–6 weeks from first inquiry to a live campaign, more for premium placements or peak travel seasons.

Inventory and exact placements vary by availability and the airport's modernization schedule. AdQuick confirms what is open for your flight dates and sends annotated terminal maps with your media kit.

HOW TO BOOK

How to advertise at COS: process, policies, and approvals.

The City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City of Colorado Springs, which runs an official "Advertising at Colorado Springs Airport" program. Inventory can be booked through the airport's program or through a marketplace built for advertisers, and AdQuick coordinates the full process for you, so you get transparent pricing, one point of contact, and a managed campaign.

Step-by-step

01

Request availability and a media kit

Share your goals, target dates, and budget. AdQuick sends a COS media kit with open inventory, photos, terminal maps, and rate ranges, usually the same day.

02

Choose your formats and placements

Lock in the units and zones that match your audience and budget. AdQuick handles negotiation and reserves your inventory.

03

Submit and approve creative

Provide artwork to the required specs (below). AdQuick coordinates airport creative approval.

04

Production and installation

Materials are printed and professionally installed during scheduled posting windows (typically 7–10 business days for static units).

05

Launch, verify, and measure

Your campaign goes live with proof-of-posting photos and performance reporting.

Policies and approvals

Airport advertising at COS is subject to the City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport's advertising policies. In practice, that means:

Creative approval

All artwork is reviewed for content suitability and placement fit before production; allow a few business days.

Placement rules

Advertising is permitted only in designated areas; secure and operational zones are restricted.

Technical compliance

Units must meet the airport's size, material, and installation specifications.

AdQuick manages these approval steps with the airport. For the airport's official advertising policy and contacts, see the "Advertising at Colorado Springs Airport" and Media pages on coloradosprings.gov/flycos.

PRICING DATA

COS airport advertising rates and pricing.

A top question about advertising at the Colorado Springs Airport is simply: how much does it cost? Airport advertising is priced per unit, per 4-week period, and rates depend on format, placement, term length, and season.

The ranges below are typical planning estimates for COS to help you budget. They are not a fixed rate card. Actual pricing depends on live availability. Request an exact quote for current numbers.

Format Typical COS rate (per 4 weeks) Notes
Digital screen (single unit) From ~$1,500–$4,000 Lower cost of entry; share-of-voice rotation
Static display / banner ~$1,500–$4,000 Cost-efficient always-on presence
Backlit diorama / lightbox ~$2,000–$5,000 Premium illuminated placement
Baggage claim display ~$3,000–$8,000 Captures 100% of arriving passengers
Wall wrap / spectacular ~$6,000–$15,000+ Largest-impact, dominant placement
Multi-unit / airport-dominant program Custom Volume pricing across the passenger journey

Production and installation (printing, materials, and labor) are typically billed separately and usually add a one-time $500–$3,000+ depending on format and size.

What drives COS advertising cost

Format and size: spectaculars and baggage-claim placements command more than a single digital slot.
Placement and dwell: units in security, baggage claim, and primary concourse areas cost more than secondary corridors.
Term length: longer commitments (13, 26, or 52 weeks) lower the effective weekly rate.
Seasonality: peak summer Pikes Peak tourism and holiday travel carry higher demand.
Share of voice: exclusive or airport-dominant programs price above single-unit buys. For comparison, see local rates for Colorado Springs digital billboards outside the terminal.
CREATIVE

COS creative specs and artwork requirements.

Exact dimensions and file requirements depend on the specific unit you book. AdQuick provides a per-unit spec sheet with every booking. As a general guide:

Item Typical requirement
Static formats (dioramas, wraps, banners) Vector or high-resolution raster art; supplied at full size or to scale
Resolution 300 DPI at final print size (or 100 DPI at full scale for large-format)
File formats Print-ready PDF, AI, EPS, or layered TIFF/PSD; fonts outlined
Color CMYK; supply a color profile or proof for brand-critical color
Bleed Include bleed and keep critical content inside the safe zone
Digital screens JPG/PNG static or MP4/MOV motion at the unit's native pixel dimensions
Digital spot length Commonly 8–15 seconds in rotation (confirmed per network)
Content review Creative is subject to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport content guidelines
Audience signal What it means for advertisers
2.4–2.5M annual passengers Concentrated reach for the Pikes Peak region
Military, defense & aerospace community Air Force Academy, Space Force, and Fort Carson traffic, a high-value B2B and government audience
Business & professional travelers Strong fit for defense and aerospace B2B, financial services, healthcare, and technology
Pikes Peak tourism Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, and Olympic City USA visitors, ideal for hospitality and attractions
Lower clutter than Denver Easier to achieve share of voice or airport dominance
Modernizing terminal ElevateCOS upgrades and new facilities refresh the environment

Always build to the final approved spec sheet for your booked unit. AdQuick reviews files before they go to print.

Who you reach at COS: audience snapshot.

The signals that make Colorado Springs Airport one of the most distinctive audiences in regional aviation.

MEASUREMENT

How airport advertising performance is measured at COS.

Airport advertising is highly measurable, and verified impressions and attribution are built into every AdQuick COS campaign. We frame effectiveness around clear KPIs:

Performance KPIs

Reach and impressions: modeled from passenger traffic and unit-level exposure during your flight dates.
Dwell and frequency: how long travelers spend near a placement and how often they are exposed across the terminal journey.
Proof of posting: date-stamped installation photos confirming every unit is live and correct.
Digital playlogs: verified play counts and share-of-voice for digital screen placements.
Outcome tracking: branded-search lift, website traffic, QR-code scans, and promo-code redemption tied to the campaign window.
Brand lift studies: optional pre/post surveys measuring awareness, recall, and consideration.

COS campaign benchmarks

Passenger reach signalStrong
Share of voice (vs. mega-hub)High
Military / B2B targeting fitExcellent
Dwell exposure45–120+ min

COS airport advertising case examples

Representative outcomes from comparable regional-airport programs:

Defense / aerospace B2B brand · concourse digital network B2B

A contractor ran rotating digital screens to reach military and government travelers, with strong frequency and recall against a high-value niche audience.

Healthcare system · baggage claim placement HEALTHCARE

A health system used arrivals-hall dioramas to reach returning residents, producing a measurable lift in branded search during the flight period.

Tourism / hospitality brand · terminal spectacular TOURISM

A destination brand used a wall wrap to capture Pikes Peak visitors, extending reach into earned and social impressions.

Examples are illustrative of airport-OOH performance patterns. AdQuick can share format-specific benchmarks for your category.

COMPARISON

Plan COS as part of a multi-airport campaign.

COS works well on its own and as part of a regional or national buy. Because it sits about 70 miles south of Denver, advertisers frequently pair COS with Denver International Airport (DEN) to cover the Front Range, reaching the Colorado Springs market directly at COS while capturing Denver's volume at DEN.

AdQuick can plan and manage a coordinated campaign across COS, DEN, Albuquerque (ABQ), Phoenix (PHX), and beyond: one partner, one media kit, one set of reporting, and extend into transit and Colorado Springs billboards across the Mountain West.

Front Range Pairing
COS + DEN

Cover Colorado Springs directly at COS while capturing Denver's volume at DEN. Full Front Range reach in a single managed campaign.

Mountain West Network
COS + ABQ + PHX

Coordinated multi-airport program across COS, DEN, Albuquerque, and Phoenix, one partner, one media kit, one set of reporting.

Extended OOH
Transit & Street-level

Extend the airport campaign into transit and street-level OOH across the Mountain West for an integrated regional buy.

Single Partner
End-to-End

One partner, one media kit, one set of reporting across every market in your plan, managed by AdQuick from inquiry to wrap-up.

PLATFORM

Why book COS airport advertising through AdQuick.

AdQuick is the out of home advertising platform that aggregates COS inventory and end-to-end campaign management in one place.

Transparent pricing

CLARITY

Real rate ranges and clear cost drivers. No opaque "request a quote" wall.

Operational clarity

SPEED

AdQuick gives you concrete install timelines, lead times, and approval steps up front.

We handle the process

MANAGED

AdQuick coordinates airport availability, negotiation, and approvals so you do not have to.

Full COS inventory

SCOPE

Compare every available format and placement at COS side by side in one place.

End-to-end management

END-TO-END

Planning, creative coordination, approvals, production, installation, and reporting. Handled.

Measurable results

REPORTING

Verification and performance reporting on every campaign.

Multi-airport scale

SCALE

Pair COS with DEN, ABQ, and PHX, or extend into transit and street-level OOH across the Mountain West.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before launching your COS airport campaign on AdQuick.

COS airport advertising is priced per unit per 4-week period. Single digital or static displays typically start in the low four figures per month, dioramas run higher, and large wall wraps or baggage-claim spectaculars range from roughly $6,000 to $15,000+ per month. Production and installation are usually billed separately. See our overview of how much airport ads cost for category benchmarks, or request an exact quote from AdQuick for current pricing.
COS offers digital screens and digital networks, backlit dioramas (lightboxes), baggage-claim displays and wraps, static displays and banners, wall wraps and spectaculars, and charging-station and experiential placements. See airport advertising examples for how each format performs in practice.
COS is owned and operated by the City of Colorado Springs, which runs an official "Advertising at Colorado Springs Airport" program. You can also plan and book through a marketplace like AdQuick, which sources availability, negotiates, and manages approvals, production, and reporting.
Request availability and a media kit from AdQuick, choose your formats and placements, submit creative to the unit's spec sheet for approval, complete production and installation, and launch. Most campaigns go live within 3–6 weeks of the first inquiry. For a step-by-step on who to go to for airport advertising, see our buyer-side overview.
After creative is approved, production typically takes 1–2 weeks, and static units are commonly installed within about 7–10 business days of materials being ready. Plan 3–6 weeks total from first inquiry to a live campaign.
All creative is reviewed for content suitability and placement fit, advertising is permitted only in designated areas (secure and operational zones are restricted), and units must meet the airport's size, material, and installation specifications. AdQuick manages these approval steps with the airport.
The Colorado Springs Airport handled 2,448,001 total passengers in 2025, and in 2024 set an enplanement record, its highest passenger boardings since 1999.
Performance is measured through modeled reach and impressions, dwell and frequency, proof-of-posting photos, digital playlogs, outcome tracking such as branded-search lift and QR scans, and optional pre/post brand lift studies.
Yes. AdQuick can plan and manage multi-airport campaigns, frequently pairing COS with Denver (DEN) to cover the Front Range, plus airports like ABQ and PHX, and extending into transit and street-level OOH.
AdQuick provides a free Colorado Springs Airport media kit with available inventory, photos, terminal maps, and rate ranges, usually the same day you request it.

Get started: advertise at COS today.

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