Private charter between Colorado Springs and Albuquerque starts at US$10,000 aboard a very light jet.
This route runs both ways — Colorado Springs (COS) to Albuquerque (ABQ) and Albuquerque to Colorado Springs — timed and priced alike.
Colorado Springs and Albuquerque lie approximately 452 km apart (281 mi / 244 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Colorado Springs–Albuquerque spans US$10,000 – US$15,500: from a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very Light Jet · rec. | 1h 02m | 56 min – 1h 08m | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 59 min | 53 min – 1h 05m | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Turboprop | 1h 18m | 1h 10m – 1h 26m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 1h 02m | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 1h 00m | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 59 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ | 59 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 57 min | US$12,000 – US$17,000 | 6-8 |
| Learjet 75 Liberty | 56 min | US$13,000 – US$18,500 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 18m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 14m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Colorado Springs, United States: City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Meadow Lake Airport, Pueblo Memorial Airport and Fremont County Airport.
Albuquerque, United States: Albuquerque International Sunport, Double Eagle II Airport, Belen Regional Airport and Moriarty Municipal Airport.
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Wed, most often around 18:00 UTC.
Colorado Springs→Albuquerque runs about 11 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs → Albuquerque | 16 | 65 min | 45 min | Beech Super King Air (3), Eclipse 550 (3), Pilatus PC-12 (3), Cirrus Vision (2) |
| Albuquerque → Colorado Springs | 14 | 54 min | — | Eclipse 550 (5) |
30 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
30 business-aviation flights were tracked between Colorado Springs and Albuquerque from 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026 – about 0.6 a week, on 29 separate days.
73% were jets and 27% turboprops. 16 flights set out from the Colorado Springs side and 14 from the Albuquerque side.
Busiest full month: June 2026 (8 flights). The first and last bars (lighter) are part-months.
Thursday is the busiest day for this route. Days are by departure date (UTC).
| City | Airfields used (tracked flights) |
|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) – 30 flights |
| Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) – 30 flights |
Source: open ADS-B network (adsb.lol), 17 August 2025 to 16 August 2026. These are tracked business-aviation movements – a floor, not a census: flights without an active transponder are not seen, and not every flight is a charter.
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | Albuquerque International Sunport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | KCOS / COS | KABQ / ABQ |
| Longest hard runway | 13,500 ft | 13,793 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | CONC-G |
| Field elevation | 6,187 ft | 5,355 ft |
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is at 6,187 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
Albuquerque International Sunport is at 5,355 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Colorado Springs to Albuquerque can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport has 13,500 ft and Albuquerque International Sunport 13,793 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 452 km.
Alternates within range: Meadow Lake Airport (6,001 ft, 19 km) · Pueblo Memorial Airport (10,498 ft, 60 km) · Fremont County Airport (5,399 ft, 55 km) · Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (4,500 ft, 15 km) · Double Eagle II Airport (7,398 ft, 21 km) · Belen Regional Airport (6,601 ft, 48 km) · Moriarty Municipal Airport (7,702 ft, 56 km) · Mid Valley Airpark (4,332 ft, 34 km)
Pets are welcome on every Colorado Springs–Albuquerque charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Pick your slot and depart. Private charter between Colorado Springs and Albuquerque is built around your itinerary.
Colorado Springs–Albuquerque is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a very light jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 1h 02m gate to gate across the 452 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Very Light Jet, Light Jet, Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a very light jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Colorado Springs–Albuquerque charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Albuquerque to Colorado Springs runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
Between 17 August 2025 and 16 August 2026 we tracked 30 business-aviation flights between Colorado Springs and Albuquerque – about 0.6 a week, flown on 29 different days. Thursday was the busiest day of the week and June 2026 the busiest full month (8 flights). Tracking uses the open ADS-B network, so the true figure is somewhat higher.
Tracked flights used City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) – 30 flights on the Colorado Springs side, and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) – 30 flights on the Albuquerque side.
73% of the tracked flights were jets and 27% were turboprops. The most frequently seen aircraft was the Eclipse 550.
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