Buckley Space Force Base — Aurora, United States
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Distance & flight time from BFK
Buckley Space Force Base
Buckley Space Force Base carries the code BFK and operates as a United States Space Force installation rather than a civilian airport, offering no commercial ticketing or passenger terminal. The base sits in Aurora, Colorado, part of the greater Denver metropolitan area, at a high elevation of 5,662 feet consistent with the region's mile-high setting. A single runway supports the base's flight operations. Aurora itself spans three counties east of Denver and has grown into one of Colorado's larger cities, with Buckley remaining a major employer and defense presence within its boundaries. Because the installation supports space operations and missile warning systems rather than public air travel, BFK appears in global airport code listings without the scheduled airline routes typically found at a facility of comparable size.
Runways at Buckley Space Force Base (BFK)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 11006 ft (3355 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | PEM |
Radio frequencies for Buckley Space Force Base (BFK)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | DENVER APP/DEP | 128.45 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.675 MHz |
| GND | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.6 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 22.845 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 121 MHz |
Airports near Buckley Space Force Base (BFK)
- Centennial Airport (APA) — 16.8 km (10.4 mi)
- Denver International Airport (DEN) — 18.8 km (11.7 mi)
- Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) — 38.8 km (24.1 mi)
- Northern Colorado Regional Airport (FNL) — 86.0 km (53.4 mi)
- City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) — 99.7 km (62.0 mi)
- Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS) — 113.8 km (70.7 mi)
- Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB) — 158.6 km (98.5 mi)
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) — 161.8 km (100.5 mi)
Travelers heading to the Denver area sometimes stumble across BFK while comparing airport codes, expecting a commercial option near DEN and finding a Space Force base instead. Military families and contractors assigned to Buckley encounter the code on official paperwork rather than airline itineraries.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Buckley Space Force Base?
The IATA code for Buckley Space Force Base is BFK.
What is the ICAO code for Buckley Space Force Base?
The ICAO code for Buckley Space Force Base is KBKF. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.