Buckley Space Force Base is an active United States Space Force installation in Aurora, Colorado. This guide gives practical information about directions, gates, visitors, housing, lodging, schools, medical care, and base services.

Base Overview

Official name Buckley Space Force Base
Military branch United States Space Force
Base status Active
Street address 1540 S Vail Street, Buckley SFB, CO 80011
Main phone 720-847-9380
Visitor Center phone 720-847-9381
Official website Buckley Space Force Base official website

Location and Directions

The base is in Aurora, in Arapahoe County. From Interstate 225, take Exit 9 for 6th Avenue and Colorado Highway 30. Travel east on 6th Avenue for about 2.8 miles; the base is on the right.

Access point Details
6th Avenue Gate Use 18500 East Sixth Avenue. Open Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekend, holiday, drill-weekend, and readiness-day hours may vary.
Mississippi Gate Use S. Vail Street and E. Mississippi Avenue in Apple Maps, or E. Mississippi Avenue and Aspen Street in other map apps. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Base transportation No base transportation service is currently listed.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is at the Mississippi Gate. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and closed on weekends, holidays, and Space Base Delta 2 readiness down days. Call 720-847-9381 with visitor and access questions.

The Mississippi Gate can issue passes when the Visitor Control Center is closed. The Military Personnel Flight in Building 606 handles ID cards by appointment, with limited walk-in service. Confirm current access rules, pass needs, gate hours, and identification requirements before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

Rocky Mountain Lodge is at 345 S. Beaver Creek Street, Building 331. Call 720-847-5899. Authorized users include active-duty military, National Guard members, reservists, retirees, Department of Defense contractors and civilians, and eligible family members. The lodge has wireless internet, a lobby, television programming, an amenities store, a coffee shop, and a fireplace.

On-base privatized housing is managed by Buckley Family Housing. Housing referral is available at 720-847-5692, and local community housing help is available at 720-847-5815. Most inbound unaccompanied service members who are senior airmen or below with less than three years of service generally must live in unaccompanied housing. Call 720-847-6701 or 720-847-6702 for unaccompanied housing questions.

Facilities and Services

The base offers support for newcomers, education, shopping, and mail services. Contact these offices before visiting because hours and services can change.

Service Contact or location
Military and Family Readiness Center Building 606, Room 140; 720-847-6681. Offers relocation, newcomer, family readiness, financial, voting, and referral help.
Education Office Building 606; 720-847-6675. Offers tuition assistance, counseling, testing, and education support.
Exchange 720-859-9628
Mail center 720-847-9706

Schools and Childcare

Families living in Buckley privatized housing are assigned to Aurora Public Schools. Nearby schools listed for the base include Edna and John W. Mosley P-8 and Vista Peak Preparatory. The School Liaison is in Building 350 and can be reached at 720-847-6694, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Crested Butte Child Development Center is at 18600 E. Crested Butte, Building 725. It serves families Monday through Friday, 6:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; call 720-847-6174. Military families may request installation child care through MilitaryChildCare.com. The Youth Center serves children and youth ages 9 through 18 and offers sports, recreation, education, leadership, arts, STEM, and clubs.

Medical Services

The 460th Medical Group is in Medical Group North, Building 600. Its services include family medicine, pediatrics, flight medicine, behavioral and mental health, dental care, physical therapy, optometry, laboratory services, radiology, immunizations, pharmacy, public health, family advocacy, and women's health and pregnancy services. Call 719-526-2273 for appointments or 720-847-6451 for mental health services.

The pharmacy serves eligible active-duty members, eligible family members, reservists on active-duty orders, retirees, eligible family members, and TRICARE Prime enrollees. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911. Contact the 460th Medical Group for current urgent-care and emergency-care procedures.

Recreation and Amenities

Outdoor Recreation offers equipment rentals, guided trips, camping support, and other outdoor activities. Call 720-847-6100. The fitness center can be reached at 720-847-6679. Information, Tickets and Travel is at 720-847-6853, and community support is at 720-847-6881.

Things to Know

  • The Telluride Gate is closed until further notice.
  • Gate hours may change for holidays, drill weekends, readiness days, weather, or other base needs.
  • The official snow line is 720-847-7669.
  • Do not discuss classified information on unsecured telephones.
  • Call 911 for emergencies. Other emergency numbers are 720-847-1917 and 720-847-1918.
  • Confirm access details, office hours, and services before traveling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Buckley Space Force Base?

It is in Aurora, Colorado, in Arapahoe County.

What phone number should visitors call?

Call the Visitor Control Center at 720-847-9381.

Is any gate open all day?

The Mississippi Gate is listed as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Where can families ask about schools?

Call the School Liaison at 720-847-6694.

Where can patients make medical appointments?

Call the 460th Medical Group at 719-526-2273.