Colorado · Space Force
Buckley Space Force Base
Aurora, Colorado
- Space Force
- Space Force Base
- Colorado
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Installation overview
About Buckley Space Force Base
Buckley Space Force Base is home to Space Delta 4 providing missile warning.
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Location
Buckley Space Force Base Location & Map
Aurora, Colorado
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Space Force
- Installation type
- Space Force Base
- State
- Colorado
- Nearest city
- Aurora
- Official website
- Visit official site
- Area hazard risk
- Relatively Low
Public sources
Visit official installation websiteThis page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.
Last verified: January 2024
Living Near the Base
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Family and Lifestyle
- Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
- Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
- Climate and recreation options around Buckley Space Force Base should be factored into relocation planning.
Things to Do Nearby
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PCS and Relocation Notes
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
Climate and hazard profile near Buckley Space Force Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (CHERRY CREEK DAM, CO US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Arapahoe County.
- Avg high
- 66.8°F
- Avg low
- 34.7°F
- Annual rainfall
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- Typical snowfall
- —
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively LowClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
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Buckley Space Force Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Buckley Space Force Base located?
Buckley Space Force Base is located near Aurora, Colorado.
What city is closest to Buckley Space Force Base?
Aurora is the nearest listed city for Buckley Space Force Base.
What is it like to live near Buckley Space Force Base?
Living near a military installation varies by commute, housing market, school access, and community amenities. Use this page as a starting point and verify local details directly.
What is the natural-hazard risk near Buckley Space Force Base?
The surrounding Arapahoe community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 66.8°F, average low near 34.7°F. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.