Colorado · Space Force
Peterson Space Force Base
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Installation overview
About Peterson Space Force Base
Peterson Space Force Base is home to Space Operations Command and NORAD.
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Location
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Quick Facts
- Branch
- Space Force
- Installation type
- Space Force Base
- State
- Colorado
- Nearest city
- Colorado Springs
- 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 Peterson 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 Peterson Space Force Base
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (COLORADO SPRINGS MUNI AP, CO US), plus community-level hazard exposure for El Paso County.
- Avg high
- 64.1°F
- Avg low
- 36.8°F
- Annual rainfall
- 15.91 in
- Typical snowfall
- 32.5 in
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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Peterson Space Force Base FAQ
Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Peterson Space Force Base located?
Peterson Space Force Base is located near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What city is closest to Peterson Space Force Base?
Colorado Springs is the nearest listed city for Peterson Space Force Base.
What is it like to live near Peterson 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 Peterson Space Force Base?
The surrounding El Paso community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 64.1°F, average low near 36.8°F, about 15.91 inches of annual rainfall, about 32.5 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.