USAF Academy Airfield (AFF): Codes, Runways & Location
USAF Academy Airfield (IATA: AFF · ICAO: KAFF) is a small airport serving Colorado Springs, United States. It lies at 38.9725° N, 104.8211° W, 6572 ft (2003 m) above sea level.
Overview of USAF Academy Airfield
USAF Academy Airfield is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Colorado Springs in United States. It is identified by the IATA code AFF and the ICAO code KAFF. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
USAF Academy Airfield has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1372 m (4501 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 6572 ft (2003 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) about 21 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 ≈ 1,372 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about USAF Academy Airfield
Where is USAF Academy Airfield located?
USAF Academy Airfield is located in Colorado Springs, United States. Its coordinates are 38.9725° N, 104.8211° W.
What is the airport code for USAF Academy Airfield?
USAF Academy Airfield has an IATA code of AFF and an ICAO code of KAFF.
How long is the runway at USAF Academy Airfield?
USAF Academy Airfield's longest runway is about 1372 m (4501 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does USAF Academy Airfield have?
USAF Academy Airfield has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is USAF Academy Airfield a major airport?
USAF Academy Airfield is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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