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 (190°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KBKF 130858Z 19006KT 10SM FEW220 17/11 A3007 RMK AO2A SLP102 T01680106 57013
What changed at KBKF?
Since the 0758Z (1:58 AM MDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 12 to 6 kt.
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Current pilot readout for KBKF
KBKF is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 14, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 7,050 ft (field elevation 5,662 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
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 | 5 kt head | 4 kt right |
| 32 | 11,006 ft | PEM | 5 kt tail | 4 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 15→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 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 © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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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DEN UA /OV 8 NORTH/TM 0721/FL080/TP B767/RM SMOOTH
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 8 NORTHLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0721Reported at 07:21 UTC.FL080Altitude: 8,000 ft MSL.TP B767Aircraft type reporting.RM SMOOTHRemarks.Show raw report
DEN UA /OV DEN218083/TM 0451/FL250/TP A21N/TB NEG/RM DURD ZDVWC
DEN UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV DEN218083Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0451Reported at 04:51 UTC.FL250Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL.TP A21NAircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.RM DURD ZDVWCRemarks.⚠️ 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 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt, the lowest ceiling was 12,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
- 14
- 77%
- 32
- 23%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0900Z (3:00 AM MDT)
TAF KBKF 130900Z 1309/1415 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS BECMG 1402/1403 16010G20KT 9000 -SHRA SCT110 OVC140 QNH2994INS BECMG 1405/1406 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW080 FEW120 520604 QNH2998INS BECMG 1411/1412 VRB06KT 9000 -RA FEW110 BKN140 QNH2992INS BECMG 1413/1414 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW080 QNH2996INS TX32/1321Z TN14/1312Z
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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
- 15h 27m
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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 2610 · 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)
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