Airports / Colorado / BFK
Buckley Space Force Base.
Aurora, Colorado · 5,662 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
KBKF
IATA BFK
2
Operators based
5,662
Elevation ft
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
9 nm
To the nearest alternate
Centennial Airport (APA), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Aurora, Colorado, Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF / BFK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 5,662 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Aurora Aviation and Columbia Helicopters are based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Centennial Airport (APA, 9 nm), Denver International Airport (DEN, 10 nm), and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 21 nm). With a single 11,006-foot paved runway, BFK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from BFK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Buckley AFB and Buckley ANGB. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Aurora.
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Field capability
ICAO
KBKF
IATA
BFK
FAA / Local
BKF
Elevation
5,662 ft
Coordinates
39.7017° N · 104.7520° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CO fields
state range 3,706–9,927 ft
At 5,662 ft, BFK sits lower than 59% of the 46 Colorado fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,006 ft
- 14/3211,006 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,006 ft
BFK's 11,006 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,662 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 9nmAPACentennial AirportDenver
- 10nmDENDenver International AirportDenver
- 21nmBJCRocky Mountain Metropolitan AirportDenver
- 46nmFNLNorthern Colorado Regional AirportLoveland
- 54nmCOSCity of Colorado Springs Municipal AirportColorado Springs
- 61nmFCSButts AAF (Fort Carson) Air FieldFort Carson
Location
Open the full mapKBKF · Buckley Space Force Base · Aurora, CO
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BFK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 338 nm | 1h 11m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 356 nm | 1h 14m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 502 nm | 1h 34m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 538 nm | 1h 39m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 562 nm | 1h 42m |
| Austin (AUS) | 668 nm | 1h 57m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 736 nm | 2h 7m |
| Houston (HOU) | 763 nm | 2h 10m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BFK?
- Buckley Space Force Base's longest paved runway is 11,006 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BFK?
- Buckley Space Force Base has one runway; the longest measures 11,006 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BFK?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Buckley Space Force Base as a home base, including Aurora Aviation, Columbia Helicopters. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BFK?
- The closest alternate is Centennial Airport (APA), about 9 nm away, followed by Denver International Airport (DEN) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BFK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Salt Lake City about 1h 11m (338 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 14m (356 nm), Scottsdale about 1h 34m (502 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.