FAA Information Effective: Jul 10, 2025
All information is provided from the FAA unless otherwise noted.
(KBKF) Buckley Space Force Base
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Aurora, CO
(720) 847-9650
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round,Sun-Mon/0800-1600
FAA
Year-round,Tue-Sat/0630-2230
FAA
Runways:
14/32
Runway length: 11,006 ft (3,355 m)
Elevation:
5,663 ft (Estimated)
Tower:
Mil Ops Hrs: 24
FAA
Tower Hrs: OPR 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON.
FAA
Airspace:
CLASS D SVC 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
FAA
Fees:
None
Timezone:
MDT (UTC-06:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:50 am - 8:22 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:53 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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5:20 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Runway 14/32
Dimensions:
11,006 × 150 ft
(3,355 × 46 m)
(3,355 × 46 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
pem, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 14 | 32 |
| Elevation: | 5,583 ft | 5,663 ft |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | 0.73% up | 0.73% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | precision | precision |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | LOC/GS |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | Hook Mb100(B) (35' Ovrn) Type-H Bak-12B(B) (1500') FAA | Type-H Bak-12B(B) (1500') Hook Mb100(B) (35' Ovrn) FAA |
TFRs
Location: BKF
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: BKF
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NOTAM count: 17 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0442/25 | 07/09/2025 2114 | 10/06/2025 2300 | AERODROME OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY TUESDAY-FRIDAY 2300-1300Z AND SATURDAY-MONDAY ALL DAY. |
| 5/4445 | 06/13/2025 2000 | SID BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, AURORA, CO.
ROCKIES SEVEN DEPARTURE...
DOVE CREEK TRANSITION AND MONTROSE TRAN… | |
| 05/28/2025 1300 | 08/22/2025 2300 | OBST 110-FOOT CRANE ERECTED 5341-FEET NORTHWEST OF RWY 14 THRESHOLD | |
| 07/02/2025 1300 | 09/29/2025 2200 | OBST 75 FT CRANE ERECTED 2477 FT NORTHEAST OF RWY 14 THRESHOLD | |
| M0321/25 | 04/30/2025 1204 | 07/24/2025 2359 | RWY 32 APCH LIGHTING SYSTEM UNSERVICEABLE USE NO-LIGHT APPROACH MINIMA |
| V0010/25 | 04/30/2025 1201 | 07/24/2025 2359 | [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 32, INCREASE CAT E CIRCLI… |
| V0006/25 | 04/30/2025 1155 | 07/24/2025 2359 | [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED HI-TACAN RWY 32 INCREASE CAT E CIRCLING MINI… |
| V0009/25 | 04/30/2025 1200 | 07/24/2025 2359 | [US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED HI-ILS LOC/DME RWY 32 INCREASE CAT E CIRCLIN… |
Additional Remarks
A-Gear: Bak-12B(B)/Type-H A-G Std Configuration is Dep End Cable in Raised Posn for Lcl Asgn F-16 Acft Dep; All Ot in Lowered Posn.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Aerodrome Const Area W Side Rwy 32 Thld Aprx 500 Feet Fr Edge of Rwy; Non-Frangible Conc Scraps Lctd in Vcnty.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Arng Ops: Operations Dsn 250-1623/20, C720-250-1623/20.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Base Operations Opr H24.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Bearing Strength Rwy 14-32: T140, St175, Tt280
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution - Hi Mid-Air Collision Potential, Extreme Vigilance Rqr. Hvy Bird Act Dur Peak Migration Periods (Bash Phase II Mar-May and Oct-Nov) May Pose A Potential Haz to Acft, Especially Dur Morning/Evening Hrs. All Other Months Phase I. CTC Atis or Ptd for Current Bwc. Possible Crosswind Hazard Rwy 14/32.Unlgtd Fence Around Airfield.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Hi Fod Potential on Twy M East of Twy W Due to Pavement Breakup.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Caution: Hvy Coml Tfc on Denver International Ry 35 Ils Crs between 6500 Ft & 12,000 Ft 2 Nm E of Buckley. Hvy Unctl Ga Tfc Fm Centennial 9 Nm Sw. Tfc is Concentrated Fr Sfc to 10,000 Ft S, Southeast and E of Buckley Class D Airspace.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Class D Airspace Eff Cont.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Cstms/Ag/Img: Svc Ltd to 140Th Wg Acft and Amc Acft Supporting 140Th Wg Msn Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
First 3836 Ft Rwy 14, First 1710 Ft Rwy 32 Conc; Middle 5460 Ft Rwy 14-32 Asphalt. Four Eng Acft Taxi with Inboard Eng Only Prior to Dep/After Ldg for Fod Ctl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Fluid - Sp Presair Lox Lhox, Lhnit, De-Ice Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Nml Day-To-Day Ops, Acft Other Than F-16S May be Held on the Trans Apron or Other Twy/Apron Waiting for Wg Asgn Acft to Clear the Arm/Dearm Area.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Jasu - 1(A/M32A-86) 2(Am32A-60A) 2(Am32A-95)
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Large/Hvy Acft Req U-Turn on Rwy, Make Left Turns At Rwy End on the Concrete Portion. Avoid Ovft Radar Domes Northwest Rwy 14-32.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ldg Illusion Exists on Short Final Rwy 14. Terrain Rises Short of Thld Then Descends for 2000 Ft Creating Illusion of Acft Being Hi on Final and Excessive Gnd Rush. Extra Caution Should be Used Dur Ngt Ldg.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Lgt - Rwy 32 Ils Gs/Rpi and PAPI Gs/Rrp not Coincidental.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Oil - O-148 Soap-Avbl 1315-2400Z++ Tue-Fri.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd - Prior Permission Required for All Acft Exc Base-Asgn, Dsn 847-9650/9651/9652 C720-847-9650/9651/9652; Min 24 Hr Ntc Req and No More Than 7 Days Prior to Arr. Tran Acft VFR Pat Work Ltd to Single Practice Approach Followed by Full Stop Ldg. Multiple VFR Practice Approach Unauthd for Acft not Ldg Buckley Afb. Tran Acft May be Req to Fly Str-In Full Stop. C5,C-17,Kc10, F4,Ea6, F14 Acft Start Run-Up 300 Ft Down Rwy Prior to Tkof to Prevent Asphalt and Lgt Sys Damage.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Acft Must Adhere to Prior Permission Required Arr Block +/- 30 Min of Sked Ldg.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd: Airfield Ltd to Base Asgn Acft Only Fr 0530-1330Z++ Tue-Sat and 2300-1500Z++ Sun and Mon.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rstd:Twy L is Clsd to All Transients.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tfc Pat - Rwy 32 Left Tfc, Rwy 14 Rgt Tfc, Overhead 7200 Ft. Ftr Acft Exp Clsd Tfc and Overhead Pat E of Buckley for Noise Avoidance.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Tran Alert: Opr 1230-0230Z++ Tue-Fri, Clsd Sat-Mon. Acft Deicing Equip not Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Unlgt Obst Southwest of Rwy 32.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 39.70176, -104.75196
- 39° 42′ 6.3″ N, 104° 45′ 7.1″ W
- 39° 42.106′ N, 104° 45.118′ W
ARTCC:
Denver (ZDV)
App/Depart Control Facility:
D01
Chart:
NACO: Denver Sectional
FSS:
Denver (DEN)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Yes
Mag Var:
08E (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 128.45 | Denver | |
| ARNG OPS | 149.1 | ARNG OPS-OUTLAW | Buckley |
| ARNG OPS | 32.5 | ARNG OPS-OUTLAW | Buckley |
| ATIS | 119.675 | Buckley | |
| DANDD STAR | 120.35 | Denver | |
| Emergency | 121.5 | Buckley | |
| Ground Control | 121.6 | Buckley | |
| LARKS | 120.35 | Denver | |
| POWDR STAR | 120.35 | Denver | |
| QUAIL STAR | 120.35 | Denver | |
| RAMMS STAR | 120.35 | Denver | |
| TOMSN STAR | 119.3 | Denver | |
| Tower | 121.0 | Buckley |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
None
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
High/Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
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TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Chief Airfield Management
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 847-9650 (Office)
Owner
USAF Licensed to Coang
Aurora, CO 80011