Glenwood Springs, Colorado

Private charter · COS → RIL

Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs

170 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport in Colorado Springs to Garfield County Regional Airport in Glenwood Springs, 170 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
170 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
COSColorado SpringsRILGlenwood Springs
COS → RIL170 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Colorado Springs

Airports in Colorado Springs

  • COS

    Major airport

    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport

    Colorado Springs · KCOS

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    13,500 ft

  • KFLY

    Regional airport

    Meadow Lake Airport

    Colorado Springs

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • AFF

    Regional airport

    USAF Academy Airfield

    Colorado Springs · KAFF

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    4,501 ft

  • KA50

    Regional airport

    Colorado Springs East Airport

    Ellicott

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    4,500 ft

Arriving Glenwood Springs

Airports in Glenwood Springs

  • RIL

    Commercial airport

    Garfield County Regional Airport

    Rifle · KRIL

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    7,000 ft

  • EGE

    Commercial airport

    Eagle County Regional Airport

    Eagle · KEGE

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    9,000 ft

  • GWS

    Regional airport

    Sumers Airpark

    Glenwood Springs · KGWS

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    3,309 ft

When you land

Things to do in Glenwood Springs

Glenwood Springs grew up around its hot springs in the late 1800s and remains one of Colorado’s classic resort towns, with the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the Hotel Colorado and a downtown along the Colorado River. It sits at the meeting of the Roaring Fork and Colorado rivers, making it a hub for travelers heading to Aspen, Snowmass and Vail. Tourism, healthcare, construction and retail anchor the local economy, and many people who work in Aspen and Vail live in the area.

  1. 01

    Glenwood Hot Springs Pool

    Since 1888, this historic resort has drawn visitors to one of the largest hot springs pools in the world, along with a smaller therapy pool and spa.

  2. 02

    Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park

    A gondola carries visitors up Iron Mountain to cave tours, thrill rides and alpine coaster runs with views over the canyon and town.

  3. 03

    Hanging Lake

    In Glenwood Canyon, a steep trail leads to a turquoise lake fed by waterfalls. Permits are required to hike, and visitors are limited each day.

  4. 04

    Glenwood Canyon

    The Colorado River cuts through towering walls east of town, with a paved recreation path and rafting trips running through the canyon.

  5. 05

    Iron Mountain Hot Springs

    Along the Colorado River, this resort offers more than a dozen small soaking pools with different temperatures and river views.

  6. 06

    Sunlight Mountain Resort

    About 12 miles south of town, this independent ski area offers a relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly runs and some steep tree skiing.

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Questions

Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs flights

How long is a private flight from Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 170 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs use?

You can depart from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY), or USAF Academy Airfield (AFF) and arrive at Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL), Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), or Sumers Airpark (GWS). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Colorado Springs to Glenwood Springs cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Colorado Springs and Glenwood Springs?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Glenwood Springs back to Colorado Springs are priced the same way.

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