Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) is a regional airport serving Aurora, CO at 5,662 ft. KBKF reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (14, 32) — longest 11,006 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KBKF in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBKF 291058Z 20011KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 20/16 A3005 RMK AO2A SLP095 T01990155
What changed at KBKF?
Since the 0958Z (3:58 AM MDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 30.07 → 30.05 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KBKF
KBKF is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,450 ft (field elevation 5,662 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KBKF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14FAV | 11,006 ft | PEM | 7 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 32 | 11,006 ft | PEM | 7 kt tail | 8 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 6→11 kt, ceiling 22,000 ft → unlimited.
KBKF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KBKF is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KBKF
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PUB UA /OV PUB/TM 1020/FL350/TP A321/TB NEG/RM ZDVWC
PUB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PUBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1020Reported at 10:20 UTC.FL350Altitude: 35,000 ft MSL.TP A321Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM ZDVWCRemarks.Show raw report
CYS UA /OV CYS/TM 1019/FL370/TP B763/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZDVWC-34
CYS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CYSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1019Reported at 10:19 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B763Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZDVWC-34Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN232069/TM 1019/FL260/TP A20N/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/RM DURD. ZDVWC-26
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN232069Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1019Reported at 10:19 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A20NAircraft type reporting.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.RM DURD. ZDVWC-26Remarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0811/FL80/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0811Reported at 08:11 UTC.FL80Altitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
ARP UAL2210 4032N 10420W 0755 F330 255/027KT TB CONT LGT TURB IC
ARP UAL2210 4032N 10420W 075…Header — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0729/FL80/TP CRJ2/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0729Reported at 07:29 UTC.FL80Altitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN/TM 0628/FL80/TP B38M/TB NEG/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DENLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0628Reported at 06:28 UTC.FL80Altitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM SMOOTHRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KBKF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KBKF reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 25 kt, the lowest ceiling was 7,500 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 14
- 78%
- 32
- 22%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0900Z (3:00 AM MDT)
TAF KBKF 290900Z 2909/3015 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 SCT220 QNH3008INS BECMG 2919/2920 26009KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB OVC100 QNH3007INS TEMPO 2920/3001 26010G20KT -TSRA BKN050CB OVC070 BECMG 3002/3003 14003KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH3008INS TX29/2920Z TN18/2912Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KBKF
- IATA
- BFK
- FAA LID
- BKF
- City
- Aurora
- State
- Colorado
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 5,662 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.7017, -104.7520
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 11,006 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.675 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Next sunset
- 14h 57m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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KBKF airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, CO shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KBKF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KBKF?+
KBKF has 2 runways — 14, 32; the longest is 11,006 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KBKF report its own weather?+
Yes — Buckley Space Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KBKF have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KBKF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KBKF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KBKF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KBKF airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Buckley Space Force Base (KBKF)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Buckley Space Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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