2008-2009 Catalog - United States Air Force Academy

traveling to the air force academy
The Academy is located fifty-five miles south of Denver and
just north of Colorado Springs on Interstate 25. If you travel to
the Academy by car, you will find entrances to the Academy
clearly marked. You may enter the Academy at either Exit 156
(the North gate) or Exit 150 (the South gate) from Interstate 25.
The Academy is open to visitors between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. daily. If you do NOT have active duty or retired military
identification you MUST show driver’s license, registration,
and proof of insurance. Your vehicle will be searched before
you’re allowed entry to the Academy.
Air
The Colorado Springs Airport is convenient to the Academy.
Taxi and auto rentals are available at the airport. As you depart
the airport, go west on Drennan Road to Academy Boulevard;
turn right (north) and continue directly to the south entrance of
the Academy (approximately 15 miles).
From Denver International Airport, go south on Peña
Boulevard to I-70; go west to I-225, southwest to I-25, and south
to the Academy.
Rail
Amtrak serves Denver. Taxi, auto-rental, and bus service is
available to Colorado Springs.
Bus
Greyhound serves Colorado Springs. Taxi and auto rentals are
available. There is no city bus service to the Academy.
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