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Buckley Space Force Base

ID KBKF FAA BKF Elev 5,662 ft Lat 39° 42.10' N Lon 104° 45.12' W Zulu …

Live conditions at KBKF

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FAA Airport Diagram · KBKF

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Runways at KBKF

2 runway ends on file. Longest: 11,006 ft. Max gradient: 0.73%

Designator Heading Length Width Surface Lighting Gradient
14 151.1° 11,006 ft 150 ft PEM Yes 0.73%
32 331.1° 11,006 ft 150 ft PEM Yes 0.73%

Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).

Communications

6 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.

  • ATIS ATIS 119.675
  • GND GND/CLNC DEL 121.600
  • TWR TWR 121.000
  • A/D DENVER APP/DEP 128.450
  • PMSV PMSV METRO 122.845
  • PTD PTD 37.220

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Navaids associated with KBKF

  • TACAN BKF

    Buckley

    109.60 MHz · DME 109.60 · BOTH · MEDIUM

Field intel · synthesized from Chart Supplement

Plain-English translation of the Chart Supplement remarks for KBKF, anchored to the FAA's own text. Operational items first, advisory next, raw FAA prose at the bottom. Cycle 22JAN2026.

2 matched · 81 not yet translated

TL;DR

  • ·Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 15–33: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
  • ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

Watch for

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 15–33: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    right traffic

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    wildlife hazard

All translated remarks (2)

  • Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 15–33: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.

    Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational

    RWY 15–33: H8303X75 (ASPH) S–30, D–30 PCN 12 F/B/X/U MIRL RW…

  • Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.

    Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational

    Deer on and invof arpt.

Not yet translated · raw FAA text (81 sentences)

Sentences our pattern matchers haven't yet templated. The full FAA text is authoritative — these aren't translation errors, just gaps in our rule library. Curators add new templates over time; coverage rises monotonically.

  • ·COLORADO 325 BRUSH MUNI (7V5) 3 E UTC–7(–6DT) N40º15.86´ W103º34.54´ 4280 NOTAM FILE DEN RWY 07–25: H4300X60 (ASPH) S–6 LIRL(NSTD) RWY 07: Tree.
  • ·LGT Rwy 07–25 NSTD LIRL, one thld lgt each side of rwy both ends, Rwy 25 lgtd thld displaced 195´ for night ops.
  • ·ACTIVATE LIRL Rwy 07–25 5 times–8 times off—CTAF.
  • ·For svc call 970–842–5279 or 970–842–5777.
  • ·Unlighted 320´ twr 3 miles east of arpt.
  • ·High tension powerlines within 1 mile S of arpt.
  • ·Be alert, intensive USAF student training invof Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado.
  • ·Rwy 07–25 one thld light each rwy side both ends.
  • ·Large washout at SW corner of west aligned twy.
  • ·Rwy 07 and Rwy 25 mkgs badly worn and faded.
  • ·Rwy 25 thld mkg begins 195 ft west of pavement end.
  • ·See Special Notices—USAF 306 FTG Flight Training Areas, Vicinity of Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado.
  • ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 970-847-8029
  • ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.
  • ·AKRON (VH) (H) VORW/DME 114.4 AKO Chan 91 N40º09.33´ W103º10.78´ 277º 19.3 NM to fld. 4623/13E.
  • ·VOR unusable: 228º–232º byd 40 NM BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE (BKF)(KBKF) ANG (A AF ARNG N MC) 0 N UTC–7(–6DT) N39º42.11´ W104º45.12´ 5663 B NOTAM FILE DEN Not insp.
  • ·RWY 14–32: H11006X150 (PEM) PCN 47 R/C/W/T HIRL RWY 14: REIL.
  • ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
  • ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 44´.
  • ·RVR–T ARRESTING GEAR/SYSTEM RWY 14 HOOK MB100(B) (35' OVRN) TYPE–H BAK–12B(B) (1500') TYPE–H BAK–12B(B) (1500') HOOK MB100(B) (35' OVRN) RWY 32
  • ·S4 FUEL JET A++ OX 1, 2, 3, 4 LGT Rwy 32 ILS GS/RPI and PAPI GS/RRP not coincidental.
  • ·MILITARY— 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.
  • ·Tran acft ctc twr for other configuration needs.
  • ·JASU 1(A/M32A–86) 2(AM32A–60A) 2(AM32A–95) FLUID SP PRESAIR LOX LHOX, LHINT, De–Ice avbl.
  • ·OIL O–148 SOAP–Avbl 1315–0000Z‡ Tue–Fri.
  • ·TRAN ALERT Opr 1230–0230Z‡ Tue–Fri, clsd Sat–Mon.
  • ·Acft deicing equip not avbl.
  • ·Fighter acft expect clsd tfc and overhead pattern east of Buckley for noise avoidance.
  • ·: Attended Mon–Thur 1200–1200Z‡, Fri–Sun 1200–0400Z‡, clsd New Years Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • ·RSTD Acft must adhere to PPR arr block +/–30 min of sked ldg.

+ 51 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text

Field profile

Use

Private

Ownership

Military / Army

Scheduled service

No

Tags

Buckley AFBBuckley ANGBDenver NASBuckley FieldDemolition Bombing Range–Lowry Auxiliary Field

Source: OurAirports community

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Chart Supplement

FAA Chart Supplement entry for KBKF — runway, frequencies, FBO, fuel, hours, NOTAMs, special procedures.

NTSB events at KBKF

83 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport — showing the 50 most recent.

Last 10 years · n=0

No NTSB events at this field in the last decade.

All time · n=81

  • Other 73
  • Ground collision 4
  • Stall / spin 2
  • Weather · wind / icing / convective 2

Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.

Date Aircraft · Classification · Wx Sev
1981-09-21 ERCO 415-C · Other →
1981-03-15 Cessna 337 · Other →
1981-01-24 Cessna 180H · Other →
1980-07-22 Piper PA-18 · Other →
1979-02-15 Cessna 150K · Weather →
1978-12-26 MIDGET MUSTNG · Other →
1978-08-26 GRUM AMER AA-1C · Other →
1978-08-06 Cessna 172 · Other →
1978-07-10 Beech 65-A90 · Other →
1978-03-10 Beech S35 · Other →
1978-03-04 GRUM-AMER AA-5A · Other →
1978-01-04 Champion 7GCBC · Other →
1977-10-01 Taylorcraft 12-65 · Weather →
1977-08-12 Mooney M20C · Other →
1976-07-09 Piper PA-28R · Other →
1975-11-15 Taylorcraft BC12-D · Other →
1975-10-19 Piper J-3 · Other →
1975-08-28 Aeronca 058B · Other →
1975-01-15 KINMAN LTNG BUG · Other →
1974-10-11 Piper PA-28 · Other →
1974-10-04 N.AMERICAN T-28A · Other →
1974-01-12 Bell 47G-5 · Other →
1974-01-06 Piper PA-18 · Other →
1973-10-07 Stolp STARLT · Other →
1973-07-20 Piper PA-30B · Other →
1973-07-05 Bell 47G-5A · Other →
1973-04-28 Cessna 337C · Other →
1973-04-10 Cessna 337 · Other →
1973-03-14 Piper PA-32 · Other →
1973-01-30 Bellanca 17-31A · Other →
1972-12-18 Cessna 150E · Other →
1972-07-12 Cessna 150F · Other →
1972-06-23 Cessna 150 · Other →
1971-11-03 Cessna 182F · Other →
1971-10-20 Cessna 150 · Other →
1971-08-28 Cessna 150H · Ground collision →
1971-08-24 Hughes 269A · Other →
1971-07-03 Cessna 150 · Other →
1971-03-09 M.MUSTANG M-1 · Other →
1971-02-21 Cessna 150F · Other →
1971-01-10 Cessna 150 · Other →
1970-12-05 Mooney M20F · Other →
1970-11-22 Piper PA-24 · Other →
1970-11-11 AMER AVCO AA-1 · Other →
1970-10-24 Beech D18S · Ground collision →
1970-08-16 Champion 7ECA · Other →
1970-08-08 VOLKSPLANE WE-1 · Other →
1970-06-18 AMER AVCO AA-1 · Other →
1970-05-11 Cessna 150 · Other →
1970-04-21 Cessna 150F · Other →

+ 33 more on file

Designees in CO

Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as KBKF — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.

CFI

2,766

Flight Instructors

A&P

5,581

Mechanics

AME

53

Medical Examiners (AME)

DME

7

Mechanic Examiners (DME)

DPRE

2

Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)

DAR-F

6

Manufacturing Airworthiness (DAR-F)

DAR-T

4

Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)

DER-Y

2

Engineering — Company (DER-Y)

DER-T

24

Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)

SAE

25

Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)

APD

133

Aircrew Program Designees (APD)

TCE

45

Training Center Evaluators (TCE)

ODA

6

Organizational Designations

Schools

55

Flight Schools

FBO

60

Fixed Base Operators

Clubs

24

Flying Clubs

Repair

14

Repair / Maintenance Shops

EAA

16

EAA Chapters

DPEs near KBKF

Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.

Designee City ST Distance
Allen Cook Aurora CO 2 nm
Cayce Batterson Denver CO 7 nm
James Michael Taton Denver CO 7 nm
Nelson Jacob Wolfmeier Watkins CO 8 nm
Adam Christopher Adrian Centennial CO 8 nm
Craig Thighe Englewood CO 12 nm
Andrew James Malousek Broomfield CO 20 nm
Gregory Richard Newman Broomfield CO 20 nm
Jacqueline Ann Burant Broomfield CO 20 nm
David Dziura Lafayette CO 24 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.

CFIs near KBKF

Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.

Instructor City ST Distance
Terrence Leo Able Aurora CO 2 nm
Michael Donald Bratlien Aurora CO 2 nm
Robert Keith Cannon Aurora CO 2 nm
Steven Roy Claassen Aurora CO 2 nm
Francis Bernard Eby Aurora CO 2 nm
Norma Faulkner Ravnsborg Aurora CO 2 nm
Johannas Christie Fox Aurora CO 2 nm
Charles Orville Gensler Aurora CO 2 nm
Hugh Eugene Gommel Jr Aurora CO 2 nm
Donald Ross Hopkins Aurora CO 2 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

A&P mechanics near KBKF

Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.

Mechanic City ST Distance
Thomas Joseph Burlace Iii Aurora CO 2 nm
Robert Keith Cannon Aurora CO 2 nm
Steven Roy Claassen Aurora CO 2 nm
Leigh Alan Hettick Aurora CO 2 nm
Frank Louis Leboeuf Aurora CO 2 nm
Alberto Antonio Lopez Aurora CO 2 nm
Alan Michael Neben Aurora CO 2 nm
Thomas Howard Neff Aurora CO 2 nm
Donald William Nelson Aurora CO 2 nm
Chau Phong Ngoc Nguyen Aurora CO 2 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.

Repair stations near KBKF

Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.

Shop Distance
Centennial Aero-Tech
Englewood, CO
 8 nm
Arapahoe Aero - Avionics and Maintenance
Englewood, CO
 9 nm
Mile High Aircraft Services
Watkins, CO
 11 nm
Freedom Air Avionics
Broomfield, CO
 21 nm
Aero Prop USA
Broomfield, CO
 21 nm
Rocky Mountain Propellers, Inc.
Erie, CO
 23 nm
Advanced AeroTechnologies Group
Greeley, CO
 45 nm
Avionics Specialists, LLC.
Loveland, CO
 46 nm
Rampart Aviation
Colorado Springs, CO
 54 nm
Shavano Aviation, LLC
Salida, CO
 92 nm

Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.