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KBKF

Buckley Space Force Base · Aurora

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,662 ft / 1,726 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 121.00 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 11,000 ft · PEMLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF), located in Aurora, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,662 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Buckley Space Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KBKF / BFK
Municipality
Aurora
Country
Region
US-CO — Colorado
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,662 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,000 ft / 3,353 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: PEM
Heading: 151.1° / 331.1°
RWY 14 (151.1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (331.1°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: BKF | CRS: 323°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D DENVER APP/DEP
128.45 MHz
ATIS ATIS
119.67 MHz
GND GND/CLNC DEL
121.60 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
22.84 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
121.00 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KAPAILS
Centennial Airport
17 km / 9 nm
KDENILS
Denver International Airport
19 km / 10 nm
KBJCILS
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
39 km / 21 nm
KFNLILS
Northern Colorado Regional Airport
86 km / 46 nm
KCOSILS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
100 km / 54 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026