Buckley Space Force Base frequencies
Buckley Space Force Base (BKF · KBKF · BFK) in Aurora, CO is a towered field, staffed OPR 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON.. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of Buckley Space Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KBKF tower is closed
The tower is staffed OPR 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON.. Outside those hours Buckley Space Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 121.0, and separation from other traffic is yours, not a controller's. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
Runway lighting is often pilot controlled once the tower closes — check the KBKF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Buckley
- ATIS 119.675
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
Taxi & takeoff Buckley
- Ground 121.6
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 121.0
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Departure & arrival Denver
- App/Dep 128.45
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
Also
- Emergency 121.5
- 121.5 is the international emergency and distress frequency, monitored continuously. Declare on it if you are in trouble, and monitor it as a second radio when you have one free.
By procedure & sector (14 more)
| 32.5 | ARNG OPS (ARNG OPS-OUTLAW) |
|---|---|
| 119.3 | TOMSN STAR |
| 120.35 | DANDD STAR, LARKS, POWDR STAR, QUAIL STAR, RAMMS STAR |
| 149.1 | ARNG OPS (ARNG OPS-OUTLAW) |
| 228.45 | PMSV METRO |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 251.075 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 259.3 | ATIS |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 291.675 | LCL/P |
| 307.3 | TOMSN STAR |
| 308.1 | ARNG OPS (ARNG OPS-OUTLAW) |
| 372.2 | AFLD OPS (CALL: BUCKLEY OPS) |
| 379.3 | DANDD STAR, LARKS STAR, POWDR STAR, QUAIL STAR, RAMMS STAR |
Every KBKF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 119.675 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.6 |
| Tower | 121.0 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 128.45 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KBKF?
Buckley Space Force Base tower is 121.0, calling "Buckley Tower". The tower is staffed OPR 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON..
What frequency do I use at KBKF when the tower is closed?
Outside OPR 1330-0530Z++ TUE-SAT, 1500-2300Z++ SUN-MON., Buckley Space Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 121.0 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the ground frequency at KBKF?
Ground control at Buckley Space Force Base is 121.6. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at KBKF?
ATIS at Buckley Space Force Base is 119.675. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KBKF?
App/Dep for Buckley Space Force Base is 128.45, working as "Denver". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KBKF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.