Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colorado has been in operation since 1938. It covers around 3.8 square miles and it serves as a key center for space-based missile warning systems and intelligence operations along with support units. The base is situated at coordinates 39.7027° N, 104.7518° W. It is named after World War I Army pilot 1st Lt. John Harold Buckley.
Contact Information
Address
18500 E Sixth Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Visitor Center
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Phone: (720) 847-9381
Public Affairs Office
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Phone: (720) 847-9226
Jobs
For military personnel, positions such as Space Systems Operator, Intelligence Analyst and Security Forces Specialist are available. For civilians, positions are available in Cybersecurity, Engineering Support and Administrative Roles, Medical Staff including Physicians, Technicians and Mental Health Providers and Facility Maintenance.
Housing
On-base housing is available for military members which is managed by Hunt Military Communities. For those living off-base, rental options in Aurora and nearby areas range from about $1,600 to $2,400 per month.
Population
About 3,100 active-duty personnel are stationed here along with more than 4,000 civilians and contractors who support various missions. Including family members and retirees using base services, over 12,000 people are connected to the base.
Medical
Primary care, dental, mental health and pharmacy services are provided through the 460th Medical Group on base. More advanced and emergency treatments are available from the University of Colorado Hospital and other Denver-area medical facilities.
Phone Directory
Base Operator
(720) 847-9011
Command Post
(720) 847-4600
ID Card Office
(720) 847-4357
Child Development Center
(720) 847-7215
Dental Clinic
(720) 847-6860
Airman & Family Readiness Center
(720) 847-6681
Medical Clinic
(720) 847-6451
Emergency Operations
(720) 847-9950
Housing Office
(720) 847-5815
Commissary
(720) 847-7100