Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF)
Medium airport · Aurora, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Buckley Space Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBKF |
| IATA | BFK |
| Elevation | 5,662 ft (1726 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°42'6" W 104°45'7" 39.70170, -104.75200 |
| Location | Aurora, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 11,006 ft (3355 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Buckley Space Force Base at a glance
Buckley Space Force Base is a medium airport in Aurora, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as BFK. The field elevation of 5,662 ft (1726 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBKF are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 11,006 ft (3355 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBKF shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Buckley Space Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial Airport | KAPA | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Denver International Airport | KDEN | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport | KBJC | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Northern Colorado Regional Airport | KFNL | 86 km (46 NM) |
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | KCOS | 100 km (54 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Buckley Space Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,662 ft field elevation of Buckley Space Force Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Buckley Space Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Buckley Space Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Buckley Space Force Base is KBKF, and its IATA code is BFK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Buckley Space Force Base above sea level?
Buckley Space Force Base sits at an elevation of 5,662 feet (1726 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Buckley Space Force Base located?
The airport lies at 39.7017, -104.7520 — in Aurora, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Centennial Airport, about 17 km away.
Does KBKF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBKF appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Buckley Space Force Base?
Buckley Space Force Base has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 11,006 ft (3355 m) with a PEM surface.