KAFF · AFF
USAF Academy Airfield
Colorado Springs, ColoradoElevation 6,572 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16C/34C
RWY 16C170°T
RWY 34C350°T
16L/34R
RWY 16L170°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34R350°T
Traffic patternLeft
16R/34L
RWY 16R169°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34L349°T
Traffic patternLeft
09/27
RWY 0996°T
RWY 27276°T
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
USAF Academy Airfield is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Field elevation 6,572 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipAir Force owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCHIEF AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT
AttendedOCT 1 TO FEB 28/29/FRI/SR OR 1345Z++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKAFF / AFF
SectionalDENVER
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)DENVER
RegionColorado
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.9725, -104.8211
Distance from city10 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
CTAF124.150
FREQUENCIES
Communications
128.525
ATIS
ATIS
118.125
GND
GND
134.1
SKYTRAIN
MISC
121.95
PMSV METRO
PMSV
37.6
PTD
PTD
124.15
ACADEMY TWR
TWR
124.15
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
124.150
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›(WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO SS OR 0200Z++ (WHICHEVER IS EARLIER).
›(WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO SS OR 0300Z++ (WHICHEVER IS EARLIER).
›CLSD SUN & FED HOL.
›CAUTION: MULT CRANES WI 3 NMR OF KAFF IN NE QUAD UP TO 250 FT AGL (INTERQUEST PKWY AND I-25 AREA).
›CAUTION: NUMEROUS NSTD MRKS EXIST ON AFLD.
›COMSEC STOR UNAVBL.
›CL D ATC SVS AVAIL DUR AFLD OPR HR. CHECK AFF ATIS AND NOTAMS FOR ADDN CURRENT INFO.
›CAUTION: HIGH WIND ALERT SYSTEM (HWAS) N OF RWY 09/27 AND E OF TWY A UNLGTD.
›SERVICE - NO TRAN ALERT OR MAINT SVC.
›RSTD: UNCTLD ACFT OPS AT DAVIS FLD STRICTLY PROHIBITED WO APVD UNCTLD OPS WAIVER; WAIVER MUST BE ON FILE WITH AMGR.
›CAUTION: CRANE WITH MAX HGT OF 245 FT LOCTD BY THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL. EXACT LCTN 38 58 42.42N, 104 51 27.91 W.
›NO MAINT OR TSNT SVC AVBL.
›CLSD SUN & FED HOL.
›FUEL-A++(MIL)
›CAUTION: USE CTN FOR UAS OPS 3-6 NM NW SFC-8500 FT MSL OVER USAF ACADEMY PROPERTY.
›CAUTION: CEILING MAY BE LOWER TO N, E, AND W DUE TO RISING TERRAIN. HI DENSITY VFR STU PILOT TRNG, GLDR TRNG AND PRCHT OPS FR SFC-17500 FT MSL WI 5 NM OF AFLD. USE CAUTION FOR UAS OPS 3-6 NM NW SFC-8500 FT MSL OVR USAF ACADEMY PROPERTY. AERODROME RWY CC NOT REPORTED.
›(WHEN NEC TO SUPPORT 306 FTG FLT OPS); 306TH FTG SUMMER OPS MON-FRI 1300-0200Z++, SAT 1430-2130Z++ (ONLY WHEN NEC TO SUPPORT 306 FTG FLT OPS), CLSD SUN AND FEDERAL HOL.
›SEE SPECIAL NOTICE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY VOLUME FLT TRNG AREAS FOR ADDN INFO.
›MISC: FULL SVC WX STN OPR H24 WITH AUGMENTED AN/FMQ-19 IN USE. BACKUP WX BRIEFING SVC FR 25 OWS, DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, DSN 228-6589 OR C520-228-6598.
›RSTD: AIRFIELD OFFL BUS ONLY. PPR MUST BE COORD 72 HR IN ADVANCE WITH AFLD MGMT, DSN: 333-2526, C:719-333-2526.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KAFF have a METAR?
Yes. KAFF is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KAFF have a TAF?
When KAFF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KAFF?
KAFF sits at 6,572 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KAFF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.