Military Airfields

Colorado’s Front Range is home to some of the most strategically significant military and space operations in the nation. From traditional Air Force bases to modern Space Force installations, these airfields play a vital role in national defense, aerospace command, and homeland security.

Facilities like Buckley Space Force Base, Peterson Space Force Base, and Schriever Space Force Base are not only launch points for military air operations, but also serve as command centers for global surveillance, satellite communications, missile warning systems, and space domain awareness. Meanwhile, installations such as Fort Carson and Cheyenne Mountain support a broad spectrum of joint military readiness.

While access to these airfields is restricted, their presence on the Front Range enhances regional infrastructure, drives economic growth, and fosters partnerships with civilian agencies and private aerospace firms.

There are 4 Military Airfields in the front range.

Buckley Space Force Base

Military-only airfield

(long runway, restricted access, no GA or commercial activity)

Buckley Space Force Base (BKF) is an active U.S. military installation located in Aurora, Colorado. It has a single long paved runway (11,000 feet) and supports a variety of military aviation missions, including surveillance, space operations, and support for Air National Guard and Reserve units. The airfield is not open to public or civilian general aviation use.

Bullseye Auxiliary Field

Military auxiliary field

(single runway, no public access, training-specific use)

Bullseye Auxiliary Airfield (99CO) is a restricted-use military auxiliary airstrip located east of Colorado Springs. It has a single paved runway and is used by the U.S. Air Force Academy and other military entities for training purposes, including practice landings and tactical exercises. The facility is not open to the public and has no general aviation access.

Butts Army Airfield (Fort Carson)

Military airfield

(restricted access, focused on rotary-wing operations, no GA activity)

Butts Army Airfield (KFCS) is a military airfield located on Fort Carson, just south of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It features multiple helipads and a single paved runway (4,500 feet), supporting rotary-wing and fixed-wing operations for U.S. Army aviation units. The airfield is not open to civilian or general aviation traffic and serves primarily as a hub for training, deployment, and support missions.

Davis Airfield

Military auxiliary field

(restricted use, no GA access, training and support operations only)

Davis Airfield is a military-only auxiliary airfield located southeast of Fort Carson, Colorado. It is used by the U.S. Army for training exercises, rotary-wing operations, and tactical mission support. The airfield is not open to general aviation or civilian use and has restricted access under military control.

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