Colorado · Space Force

Schriever Space Force Base

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Installation overview

About Schriever Space Force Base

Schriever Space Force Base is home to Space Delta 8 and satellite control operations.

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Location

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Schriever SFB, CO 80912

Quick Facts

Branch
Space Force
Installation type
Space Force Base
State
Colorado
Nearest city
Colorado Springs
Official website
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Area hazard risk
Relatively Low

Public sources

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This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: January 2024

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Schriever Space Force Base

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ELLICOTT 7S, CO US), plus community-level hazard exposure for El Paso County.

Avg high
66.4°F
Avg low
35°F
Annual rainfall
14.99 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Relatively Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively High
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatRelatively Low

Climate 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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Where is Schriever Space Force Base located?

Schriever Space Force Base is located near Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What city is closest to Schriever Space Force Base?

Colorado Springs is the nearest listed city for Schriever Space Force Base.

What is it like to live near Schriever Space Force Base?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Schriever 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 66.4°F, average low near 35°F, about 14.99 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.