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Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF/BFK) — Aurora, United States
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 12:30–04:30 UTC
- Port of entry
- No
- Fuel
- Jet A++
- Tower
- 121
- Runways
- 14/32
- Elevation
- 5,662 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
0/2
Additional Info
6/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 27
160 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 17:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KBKF
- Name: Buckley Space Force Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Military
- Latitude: 39.701698
- Longitude: -104.751999
- Elevation: 5662 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: Aurora
- IATA Code: BFK
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 3355x46m
- Surface: PEM
- PCN: 47
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 121.000 MHz
- Ground: 121.600 MHz
- Operations: 121.500, 243.000 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 119.675 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
14:00
–
22:00
Tuesday
12:30
–
04:30
Wednesday
12:30
–
04:30
Thursday
12:30
–
04:30
Friday
12:30
–
04:30
Saturday
12:30
–
04:30
Sunday
14:00
–
22:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
- Remarks: Mon 08:00-16:00; Tue 06:30-22:30; Wed 06:30-22:30; Thu 06:30-22:30; Fri 06:30-22:30; Sat 06:30-22:30; Sun 08:00-16:00
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +1 720-847-9650
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Base Ops: +1 720-847-9000
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 4/1000lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: USD 10/night
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Buckley SFB/Aurora CO. Joint use military/civil. Denver metro.
Fuel Information
- Fuel (FAA): Jet A++ Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No: Military base: customs only for 140th Wing aircraft and the AMC flights that support it (NASR) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Military priority. PPR for civil ops. Elevation 5662 ft. ANG F-16 operations.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
Active NOTAMs
M501/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
5 OBSTN LGTS OTS APPROXIMATELY 2400 FT WEST OF RWY 14/32 AT MIDFIELD
2026-10-24 01:30 UTC
2026-11-30 23:59 UTC
M0501/
warning
Aerodrome restriction
5 OBSTN LGTS OTS APPROXIMATELY 2400 FT WEST OF RWY 14/32 AT MIDFIELD
2026-10-24 01:30 UTC
2026-11-30 23:59 UTC
M0494/
warning
Aerodrome restriction
EVERY DUEL OBSTN LIGHT ON ARMY APRON BUILDINGS HAS 1 OR 2 LIGHTS OUT
2026-10-22 21:39 UTC
2026-11-30 23:59 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of KBKF?
- Buckley Space Force Base operates from 12:30 to 04:30.
- What is the tower frequency at KBKF?
- The tower frequency at Buckley Space Force Base is 121 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KBKF?
- The FAA lists Jet A++ at Buckley Space Force Base. Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
- Does KBKF require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
- Does KBKF require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Buckley Space Force Base.
- Where is KBKF located?
- Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) is located in Aurora, United States.
- What is the IATA code for KBKF?
- The IATA code for Buckley Space Force Base is BFK.
- How long is the runway at KBKF?
- The main runway at Buckley Space Force Base (14/32) measures 3355x46m.
- Does KBKF have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Buckley Space Force Base has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
- Is KBKF a port of entry?
- No. Military base: customs only for 140th Wing aircraft and the AMC flights that support it (NASR). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.