WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has started an Airport Master Plan Update that will guide COS through its next twenty years of development. Input is being solicited from based aircraft owners, tenants, and other Airport users to help establish the existing and future needs of the Airport.
Let us know what type of Airport user you are and a set of questions will follow:
Are you...?
A pilot or someone who owns/operates an aircraft at Colorado Springs Airport?
A general aviation business or organization at Colorado Springs Airport?
The representative of an airline that operates at Colorado Springs Airport?
The representative of a rental car company that operates at Colorado Springs Airport?
The representative of a terminal concession that operates at Colorado Springs Airport?
This form was completed by:
First Name
Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Zip Code
Please select...
80132 - Monument
80133 - Palmer Lake
80809 - Cascade
80817 – Fountain
80819 – Crystola
80829 – Manitou Springs
80831 – Falcon/Peyton
80840 – USAF
80863 – Woodland Park
80903 – Colorado Springs
80904 – Colorado Springs
80905 – Colorado Springs
80906 – Colorado Springs
80907 – Colorado Springs
80908 – Black Forest
80909 – Colorado Springs
80910 – Colorado Springs
80911 – Security
80912 – Schriever
80913 – Fort Carson
80914 – Colorado Springs
80915 – Colorado Springs
80916 – Colorado Springs
80917 – Colorado Springs
80918 – Colorado Springs
80919 – Colorado Springs
80920 – Colorado Springs
80921 – Colorado Springs
80922 – Colorado Springs
80923 – Colorado Springs
80924 – Colorado Springs
80925 – Colorado Springs
80927 – Colorado Springs
80929 – Schriever
80938 – Colorado Springs
80951 – Colorado Springs
Other
Other Zip Code
Business Name
Aircraft Information
If you own one or more aircraft, please complete the Aircraft Information section.
To add more aircraft, click "Add another response."
Single-Engine Piston
Multi-Engine Piston
Turbo-prop
Jet
Helicopter
Other
Make/Model
Do you anticipate purchasing and/or upgrading your aircraft within the next five (5) years?
Yes
No
What type of aircraft would you acquire?
Single-Engine Piston
Multi-Engine Piston
Turbo-prop
Jet
Helicopter
Other
Where do the majority of your aircraft operations occur?
Front Range (Colorado Springs/Denver/Pueblo)
Other areas of Colorado
Out-of-state
Destinations
List three of your current or primary destinations:
Destination #1
Destination #2
Destination #3
Approximately how many operations (takeoffs & landings) did you conduct at COS in 2020?
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
Over 200
Approximately how many operations do you expect you'll conduct at COS in 2021?
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
Over 200
Activity
Please estimate the percentage of your aircraft operations for each type of activity
(Reminder: totals should add up to 100%)
Business
0%
33%
50%
66%
100%
Other
Other %
Recreational
0%
33%
50%
66%
100%
Other
Other %
Training
0%
33%
50%
66%
100%
Other
Other %
In the future (2022-2027), do you anticipate your number of annual aircraft operations to?
Increase
Decrease
Stay the same
Please share the primary reason you fly out of COS?
Proximity/Convenience
Available Services (FBOs, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Instruction, Hangars)
Airfield Condition/Safety
Limited Alternate Airport Options
Other
Other:
Is/are your aircraft based and/or hangared at COS?
Yes
No
Do you own your hangar?
Own
Lease
Do you need additional or larger hangar space?
Yes
No
Where is your aircraft based?
Would you be interested in basing your aircraft at COS in the future?
Yes
No
What might influence you to base your aircraft at COS?
Hangar Price
Hangar Availability
Hangar Size
Airport Amenities/Services
Airport Accessibility/Proximity to Residence
Airfield Facilities
Are the existing runways adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Are the existing taxiways adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Are the existing approaches adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Please provide any comments regarding length, width, location, orientation, approach type or availability, etc.:
Are the airport management services and communications provided adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Are there additional services and communications the Airport should provide to better serve you or others?
Are the FBO services provided adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Are there additional services the FBOs should provide to better serve you or others?
What facilities, activities, or capabilities do you feel should improve at COS?
Aircraft Fueling Services (Self-Service, FBO Fueling)
Based Aircraft Tie-downs/Hangars
FBO Services (deicing, catering, pilot lounge, etc.)
Overnight Aircraft Tie-downs/Hangars
GA Terminal Facilities
Rental / Crew Cars
Air Traffic Control
Aircraft Maintenance
Instrument Approach with Vertical Guidance (e.g.LPV)
Aircraft Rentals/Charter
Restaurant
Flight Instruction
Other
Other
Please rate the following categories based on your experience(s) at COS and indicate which three elements you believe are the highest priority and require the most immediate attention.
Poor Excellent
Runway Availability/Efficiency
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Runway Length
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Taxiway Efficiency
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Condition of Pavements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Instrument Approaches
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Visual/Navigation Aids
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Hangar Space
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Tiedown Spots
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Lease Rates
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Fuel Prices
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
FBO Services
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Airport Management
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Airport Communication
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Other
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Other:
Choose
three
elements you believe are the highest priority and require the most immediate attention:
Runway Availability/Efficiency
Runway Length
Taxiway Efficiency
Condition of Pavements
Instrument Approaches
Visual / Navigation Aids
Hangar Space
Tiedown Spots
Lease Rates
Fuel Prices
FBO Services
Airport Management
Airport Communication
Airport Security
Other
Other
How many employees do you currently have at the Colorado Springs Airport?
How many employees do you anticipate having at the Colorado Springs Airport in five years?
Do you feel the space you currently lease from the Airport meets your business's needs?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Do you feel there is a need for any improved or expanded terminal facilities that will help you better meet the needs of your customers?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Are the rental car facilities meeting your operational demands?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Do the maintenance facilities adequately meet your needs?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Is adequate parking available for Ready/Return and staging requirements?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Are the rental car Ready/Return facilities offered on airport adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Are baggage and passenger screening facilities and procedures adequate and efficient?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Are the current facilities for outbound and inbound baggage processing adequate for your needs?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Are the Airport's facilities in the concourse adequate for your customer's needs? (overall size, seating, circulation, restrooms, displays, etc.)
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Do you envision a concourse capacity issue during peak periods in the future?
Yes
No
When do you anticipate the concourse capacity issue occuring?
Already a problem
Within 5 years
Within 5-10 years
Beyond 10 years
Are there any elements of the current
passenger
processing system that have caused or could cause delayed or canceled flights?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Are there any elements of the current
baggage
processing system that have caused or could cause delayed or canceled flights?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Do you feel the ramp is efficiently utilized at peak times?
Yes
No
Please suggest improvements that are needed or desired.
Please rate the following categories based on your experience(s) at COS.
Poor Excellent
Transportation
Access Roads to Airport
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Adequate public transportation service
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Parking Factors
Convenience/walking distance to terminal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Security in parking lots
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Parking space availability
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Terminal Building
Condition of infrastructure
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Cleanliness of terminal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Cleanliness of washroom
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Availability of washrooms
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Directional signage in terminal
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Food & Beverage Facilities
Selection of food & beverage facilities
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Quality of food & beverage
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Quality of service
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Quality of concessions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Other:
Are there concessions or services you believe should be offered at COS? If so, what are they?
How important do you feel the Airport is to the local community and businesses? Please rate on the following scale (1 = no value, 5 = high value)
1
2
3
4
5
Is your current space at the Airport sufficient for your business needs?
Yes
No
What improvements to the current space does your business require to succeed?
Increased buildings square footage
Increased hangar square footage
Additional apron space
More automobile parking spaces
New building equipment (HVAC, lighting, etc.)
Interior remodeling (design elements, fixtures, etc.)
Do you anticipate your current space at the Airport being sufficient for your business needs in five years?
Yes
No
What improvements do you anticipate your business will require to succeed in five years?
Increased buildings square footage
Increased hangar square footage
Additional apron space
More automobile parking spaces
New building equipment (HVAC, lighting, etc.)
Interior remodeling (design elements, fixtures, etc.)
Please rate the following categories based on your experience(s) at COS.
Poor Excellent
Roadway Access
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Parking Availability
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Security
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Airport Communications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Airfield Operations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Land Availability
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Other
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Other:
Please describe how you see the Airport contributing to your individual business and/or the local economy. How does it improve the quality of life for you, area residents, and visitors?
Please provide any additional thoughts or concerns regarding COS's facilities, services, and future.
Are there any other issues, challenges, or insights that you would want to share with the Airport Master Plan project team to help in moving the planning process forward?
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey!
Your input will help shape the future of COS. If you have questions regarding this survey or would like to discuss any issues regarding the Airport facility, please contact:
Hilary Fletcher | hilary.fletcher@woolpert.com | 435.574.5317