Buckley Space Force Base

KBKF / BFK

Aurora, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:58 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:58Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
6kt
130°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.14
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KBKF 160258Z 13006KT 10SM FEW140 SCT200 20/03 A3014 RMK AO2A PK WND 15026/06 SLP134 T01970030 52012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,662ft
FEW 14,000ft AGL
SCT 20,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
14,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,662ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,662ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.14 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
24.57 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,662 ft)
Pressure Alt
5,442 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 7,401 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KBKF 160100Z 1601/1707 14008KT 9999 SCT070 BKN140 BKN220 QNH3011INS BECMG 1603/1604 VRB06KT 9999 -SHRA FEW130 QNH3016INS BECMG 1606/1607 20010KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3020INS BECMG 1701/1702 01010KT 9999 -TSRA SCT060 BKN100CB QNH3019INS TX26/1621Z TN12/1612Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:26Z BASE
+0h
VFR 140° 8kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 14,000ft
06:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 200° 10kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BKF
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
11,000 ft 150 ft PEM 151°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Buckley Space Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KBKF
IATA Code: BFK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,662 ft MSL

Location

City: Aurora
Country: US
Latitude: 39.701698°
Longitude: -104.751999°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 11,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Buckley Space Force Base

Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF/BFK) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Aurora, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 5,662 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with PEM surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.