Buckley Space Force Base (BFK): Codes, Runways & Location
Buckley Space Force Base (IATA: BFK · ICAO: KBKF) is a medium-sized airport serving Aurora, United States. It lies at 39.7017° N, 104.7520° W, 5662 ft (1726 m) above sea level.
Overview of Buckley Space Force Base
Buckley Space Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Aurora in United States. It is identified by the IATA code BFK and the ICAO code KBKF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Buckley Space Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3355 m (11006 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5662 ft (1726 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Centennial Airport (APA) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,355 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Buckley Space Force Base
Where is Buckley Space Force Base located?
Buckley Space Force Base is located in Aurora, United States. Its coordinates are 39.7017° N, 104.7520° W.
What is the airport code for Buckley Space Force Base?
Buckley Space Force Base has an IATA code of BFK and an ICAO code of KBKF.
How long is the runway at Buckley Space Force Base?
Buckley Space Force Base's longest runway is about 3355 m (11006 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Buckley Space Force Base have?
Buckley Space Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Buckley Space Force Base a major airport?
Buckley Space Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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