Airports in Colorado

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Colorado is one of the country's most expansive states for year-around outdoor activities. Its mountains, forests and grasslands offer hiking, climbing, fishing and much more from spring through autumn. When the snows fall, Colorado switches over to winter sports like skiing and snowshoeing. For those who do not live in the Centennial State, access to these natural wonders often comes through Colorado's network of international, regional and local airports.

Denver

Located northeast of Denver, Denver International (DEN) was declared "America's Best Run Airport" for its airport security by Time magazine in 2002. However, the airport was also the home of an infamous, failed automated baggage sorting and delivery system that was finally abandoned in 2005. The airport's architecture is designed to be reminiscent of the Colorado Rockies, with its white peaks mirroring that range's snow-capped mountains. DEN is a full-service airport, with a wide variety of shops and eateries, ranging from Taco Bell to Wolfgang Puck Express, and free Wi-Fi in the Jeppesen Terminal as well as Concourses A, B, and C. The airport is a major hub for Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, with 14 other domestic and international carriers also operating there.

Denver International Airport
8500 Peña Blvd.
Denver, CO 80249-6340
303-342-2000
flydenver.com

Colorado Springs

Six miles southeast of Colorado Springs is Colorado Springs Airport (COS), situated directly across from Peterson Air Force Base. Serviced by eateries ranging from A&W to Gordon Biersch, Wi-Fi Internet is available in the airport concourses. The airport has routes to cities across America carried by Allegiant, American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest and United.

Colorado Springs Airport
7770 Milton Proby Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
719-550-1972
springsgov.com

Aspen

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is about three miles northwest of the center of Aspen. ASE is a small, quiet airport, with regular flights only to Denver on Frontier and United. It is serviced by only one restaurant.

Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
0233 E. Airport Road, Suite A
Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-5384

Grand Junction

Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) is situated three miles to the northeast of the center of Grand Junction in Western Colorado. The airport receives flights from Allegiant, American, Delta, United and U.S. Airways with connections to St. Lake City, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas and Denver. GJT is serviced by a restaurant located just outside the security screening area.

Grand Junction Regional Airport
2828 Walker Field Drive, Suite 301
Grand Junction, CO 81506
970-244-9100
walkerfield.com

Article Written By Edwin Thomas

Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.

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