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Nearest Airport to Cripple Creek: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cripple Creek is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), 42 km away.

Closest airport FCS Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car

Airports near Cripple Creek

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    Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Carson, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FCS 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  2. 2
    City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColorado Springs, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    COS 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
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    Pueblo Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesPueblo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PUB 78 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Centennial Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    APA 96 km60 mi · ~1 h 43 min
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    Buckley Space Force Base Flag of United StatesAurora, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BFK 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BJC 129 km80 mi · ~2 h 19 min
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    Denver International Airport Flag of United StatesDenver, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DEN 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
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    Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGunnison, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GUC 154 km96 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) Flag of United StatesAspen, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ASE 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
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    San Luis Valley Regional Airport/Bergman Field Flag of United StatesAlamosa, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALS 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Cripple Creek; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cripple Creek?

The nearest airport to Cripple Creek is Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), 42 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cripple Creek?

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) is 42 km from Cripple Creek in a straight line — roughly 45 min by car.

What other airports are near Cripple Creek?

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) — 42 km, Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) — 78 km and Centennial Airport (APA) — 96 km.

How long does it take to get from Cripple Creek to Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field?

About 40 min by car for the 37 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.