A Colorado Springs landmark with its own rules.
The U.S. Air Force Academy is an active military installation as well as a visitor destination. Access, identification requirements, available areas and operating conditions can change, so current official visitor information should be part of your planning.
Check access first
Review current entry requirements, identification rules, gate information and closures before driving to the Academy.
Check current access requirements →Start with visitor resources
Use the Academy's current visitor information to understand what is open and how to experience the campus during your trip.
Open official visitor information →Leave flexibility
As an active military installation, access and visitor operations can change. Build enough flexibility into your itinerary.
Check current conditions before departure →Experience the Academy as part of Colorado Springs.
Depending on current access, visitors may be able to explore designated visitor areas and learn more about Academy history, cadet life and the institution's role in the region. Always use official information to determine what is currently available.
Official USAFA visitor informationThen explore more of Colorado Springs.
The Academy can be one part of a larger sightseeing day before heading toward Downtown, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs or other destinations around the Pikes Peak region.
Things to do in Colorado SpringsTurn a north-side stop into a Colorado Springs day.
Before driving to USAFA: use the official Academy visitor information for current access, identification, gate and closure guidance.
Airport, vehicle and lodging.
Colorado Springs Airport
Plan your COS arrival and connect the airport with the Academy and the rest of your itinerary.
Colorado Springs rental cars
Choose a vehicle that works for your passengers, luggage and sightseeing plans across the region.
Places to stay
Compare north Colorado Springs with Downtown, the west side and other home bases for your trip.
From the Academy to Colorado's scenery.
Use another part of your trip for Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak to combine the Academy with two of the region's defining outdoor destinations.
Garden of the Gods guidePikes Peak guideVerify access before departure.
Because the Academy is an active military installation, official visitor information should be treated as the authority for access, security requirements, closures and current visitor opportunities.
Check USAFA visitor informationSprings Airport Rentals is an independent travel marketplace and guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Air Force Academy.
Make the Academy part of a bigger Colorado trip.
Arrive at COS, choose your vehicle and lodging, then connect the Air Force Academy with the attractions and scenery that brought you to Colorado Springs.