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About Fountain, CO

Fountain lies 15 miles south of Colorado Springs along Highway 85/87, accessible via I-25 Exit 132. The city sits at 5,500 feet where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountain foothills, experiencing over 300 sunny days yearly in Colorado's high desert climate. Most traffic arrives from Colorado Springs (20 minutes north) or Pueblo (45 minutes south), with Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 25 miles away. The community gets its name from Fountain Creek, which provided water for Santa Fe Trail travelers.

Where is Fountain, CO on the map?

Fountain, CO is in United States, at 38.689, -104.683 - about 16 km east of Fort Carson, CO.

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Rain12° / 6°C
  • Precip: 4.1 mm
  • Wind: 23 km/h
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Drizzle17° / 4°C
  • Precip: 0.8 mm
  • Wind: 22 km/h

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The closest airport to Fountain, CO is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, 25 km (about 28 min by car). Other airports nearby: Pueblo Memorial Airport.

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