Fort Carson is located on the front range of the Rocky Mountains
60 miles South of Denver on Interstate 25 at Exit #135. The post is
nestled in the extreme Southwest corner of Colorado Springs, beneath and in the
shade of Cheyenne Mountain. You can also enter the post from State Highway 115
(Nevada Avenue).
Air Transportation: Colorado Springs Airport
is currently served by 8 airline carriers and is located about 10 miles from
Fort Carson. The Armed Forces YMCA Booth, located near baggage claim
area #4, is available for assistance. Military transportation is
available 24 hours a day by calling
1-800-279-1151.
Commercial Bus Transportation: The
Greyhound bus terminal is located at 120 S. Weber Street. For fare
information, call the Greyhound terminal at 719-635-1505.
Taxi
Service: Civilian taxi service is available from a variety of local
companies. Fare for trips from Fort Carson to downtown Colorado
springs is approximately $10; to the airport is approximately
$15.
DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT: The Colorado Springs Airport is
located North and East of Fort Carson. Follow the Airport road exit
which turns into Drennan Road and follow it heading West until you reach Academy
Blvd. Turn left. Academy Blvd will curve back to the right
and the front range (mountains) will be directly in front of you. You
will pass the exit for Fort Carson Gate #4 at B-Street. Continue West
towards the front range. Take the State Highway 115 exit South
towards Canon City. You will pass the Fort Carson Gate #2
exit. After approximately two miles, Fort Carson Gate #1 will be on
your left. Follow the brown signs to the Inprocessing/Welcome Center
(open 24/7) or Colorado Inn (billeting).
FROM DENVER, take I-25 South to
Colorado Springs. Take the South Academy Blvd exit at Exit
#135. Keep right at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto south
Academy Blvd heading West. The Front range (mountains) will be
directly in front of you. You will pass the exit for Fort Carson Gate
#4 at B-Street. Continue West towards the front
range. Take the State Highway 115 exit South towards Canon
City. You will pass the Fort Carson Gate #2 exit. After
approximately two miles, Fort Carson Gate #1 will be on your
left. Follow the brown signs to the Inprocessing/Welcome Center (open
24/7) or Colorado Inn (billeting).
FROM PUEBL0, take I-25 North to
Colorado Springs. Take the South Academy Blvd exit at Exit #13The
Front range (mountains) will be directly in front of you. You will
pass the exit for Fort Carson Gate #4 at B-Street. Continue West
towards the front range. Take the State Highway 115 exit South
towards Canon City. You will pass the Fort Carson Gate #2
exit. After approximately two miles, Fort Carson Gate #1 will be on
your left. Follow the brown signs to the Inprocessing/Welcome Center
(open 24/7) or Colorado Inn (billeting).
5. Turn left onto South
Academy Blvd heading West.
BASE ACCESS: In August
2002, Fort Carson became a 'closed' post. In order to gain access to
the post, all new arrivals should report to Gate #1 on Highway 115 for a vehicle
pass or to register your vehicle on post. Your current driver's
license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration information/papers will be
needed.