KBKF -- Buckley Space Force Base
Aurora, CO, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 119.675 (259.3) |
|---|---|
| BUCKLEY TOWER: | 121.0 (291.675) |
| BUCKLEY GROUND: | 121.6 (275.8) |
| DENVER APPROACH: | 128.45 (251.075) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| AFLD OPS: | (372.2) |
| ARNG OPS: | 149.1, 32.5 (308.1) |
| DANDD STAR: | 120.35 (379.3) |
| LARKS STAR: | (379.3) |
| LARKS: | 120.35 |
| PMSV METRO: | (228.45) |
| POWDR STAR: | 120.35 (379.3) |
| QUAIL STAR: | 120.35 (379.3) |
| RAMMS STAR: | 120.35 (379.3) |
| TOMSN STAR: | 119.3 (307.3) |
| ASOS at APA (9.1 SW): | 720-873-2799 |
| ASOS at DEN (10.3 N): | 719-204-1223 |
| AWOS-3 at CFO (11.1 NE): | 119.025, 303-261-9104 |
| AWOS-3 at BJC (20.9 NW): | 720-887-8067 |
| AWOS-3PT at EIK (22.9 NW): | 133.825, 303-604-4339 |
Runways
Runway 14/32
| Dimensions | 11006 x 150 feet / 3355 x 46 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Porous Friction Course | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 14 | Runway 32 | |
| Coordinates | N39°42.90' / W104°45.69' | N39°41.31' / W104°44.55' |
| Elevation | 5583 | 5663 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | ||
| Markings | Precision Instrument | Precision Instrument |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Rollout | Touchdown |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-I | |
| REIL | Yes | No |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N39°42.11' / W104°45.12' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 0 miles N of Aurora, CO. |
| Elevation | 5663 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 8° E |
Operations
| Airport Use | Private use |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | April 1944 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | White-Green — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Wind Indicator | Yes |
| Lighting Schedule | SS-SR |
| A.R.T.C.C. | DENVER |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | DENVER |
| NOTAMs Facility | DEN (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | DENVER |
| Airspace Analysis | NO OBJECTION |
| Attendance | ALL/TUE-SAT/0630-2230; ALL/SUN-MON/0800-1600 |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON; OTHER TIMES CLASS E |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
USAF LICENSED TO COANG
BUCKLEY ANGB
AURORA, CO 80011
|
| Manager |
CHIEF AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT
HQCOANG DET 1/CC BUCKLEY ANGB
AURORA, CO 80011
720-847-9650
|
Services Available
| Fuel | A++ |
|---|---|
| Transient Storage | Hangar |
| Airframe Repair | MAJOR |
| Engine Repair | MAJOR |
| Bottled Oxygen | HIGH/LOW |
| Bulk Oxygen | HIGH/LOW |
| Other Services | CARGO |
Remarks
- Restricted - prior permission required for all aircraft except BASE-ASGN, DSN 847-9650/9651/9652 C720-847-9650/9651/9652; Minimum 24 hour NTC require and no more than 7 days prior to arrival. Tran aircraft VFR pattern work LTD to single practice approach followed by full stop landing. Multiple VFR practice approach unauthd for aircraft not landing buckley AFB. Tran aircraft may be require to FLY STR-IN full stop. C5,C-17,KC10, F4,EA6, F14 aircraft start RUN-UP 300 ft down runway prior to takeoff to prevent asphalt and light SYS damage.
- Caution - HI MID-AIR collision potential, extreme vigilance RQR. HVY bird ACT DUR peak migration periods (bash phase II MAR-MAY and OCT-NOV) may pose A potential HAZ to aircraft, especially DUR morning/Evening hours. All other months phase I. Contact ATIS or PTD for current BWC. Possible crosswind hazard runway 14/32.Unlighted fence around airfield.
- Caution: HVY coml traffic on denver intl runway 35 ILS course between 6500 ft & 12,000 ft 2 NM E of buckley. HVY unctl GA traffic from centennial 9 NM southwest. Traffic is concentrated FR surface to 10,000 ft S, southeast and E of buckley Class D airspace.
- Oil - O-148 SOAP-AVBL 1315-2400Z++ TUE-FRI.
- Bearing strength runway 14-32: T140, ST175, TT280
- Fluid - SP presair LOX lhox, lhnit, DE-ICE available.
- Jasu - 1(A/M32A-86) 2(AM32A-60A) 2(AM32A-95)
- First 3836 ft runway 14, first 1710 ft runway 32 concrete; Middle 5460 ft runway 14-32 asphalt. Four ENG aircraft taxi with inboard ENG only prior to departure/After landing for FOD control.
- Light - runway 32 ILS GS/RPI and PAPI GS/RRP not coincidental.
- Traffic pattern - runway 32 left traffic, runway 14 RGT traffic, overhead 7200 ft. FTR aircraft EXP closed traffic and overhead pattern E of buckley for noise avoidance.
- Large/HVY aircraft require U-TURN on runway, make left turns at runway end on the concrete portion. Avoid ovft radar domes northwest runway 14-32.
- Landing illusion exists on short final runway 14. Terrain rises short of threshold then descends for 2000 ft creating illusion of aircraft being HI on final and excessive ground rush. Extra caution should be used DUR NGT landing.
- Restricted:taxiway L is closed to all transients.
- Class D airspace EFF cont.
- Unlgt obstacle southwest of runway 32.
- Arng operations: operations DSN 250-1623/20, C720-250-1623/20.
- For NML DAY-TO-DAY operations, aircraft other than F-16S may be held on the trans apron or other taxiway/Apron waiting for WG asgn aircraft to clear the ARM/Dearm area.
- Caution: HI FOD potential on taxiway M east of taxiway W due to pavement breakup.
- A-GEAR: BAK-12B(B)/TYPE-H A-G standard configuration is departure end cable in raised posn for LCL asgn F-16 aircraft departure; All OT in lowered posn.
- Restricted: afld LTD to base asgn aircraft only FR 0530-1330Z++ TUE-SAT and 2300-1500Z++ SUN and monitor.
- Aerodrome const area W side runway 32 threshold aprx 500 feet FR edge of runway; NON-FRANGIBLE concrete scraps located in vcnty.
- Restricted: aircraft must adhere to prior permission required arrival block +/- 30 minimum of scheduled landing.
- Cstms/AG/IMG: service LTD to 140TH WG aircraft and AMC aircraft supporting 140TH WG MSN only.
- Tran alert: operate 1230-0230Z++ TUE-FRI, closed SAT-MON. Aircraft deicing equip not available.
- Comsec: stored by 140TH comd post.
- Type & NBR vary without definite assignment.
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