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KAFF — USAF Academy Airfield

USAF Academy Airfield

ToweredColorado Springs, CO • 6,572' MSL

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Wind Component

KAFF Runways4 runways

KAFF has 4 runways. The longest is 16C/34C at 4,501 ft × 75 ft (asphalt).

16C/34CNo runway lights4,501 ft × 75 ftAsphalt
16R/34LNo runway lights4,500 ft × 40 ftAsphalt
16L/34RNo runway lights3,513 ft × 75 ftAsphalt
9/27No runway lights2,493 ft × 75 ftAsphalt

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KAFF Field Data

KAFF field elevation is 6,572 ft MSL. The standard traffic pattern altitude at KAFF is 7,570 ft MSL (1,000 ft AGL).

Field elevation6,572 ft MSL
Pattern altitude7,570 ft MSL1,000 ft AGL · standard
Control towerTowered

FAA NASR data, cycle 2026-09-03

KAFF Frequencies

ATIS128.525
Ground118.125
Tower124.15
CTAF124.15
MISC134.1
PMSV121.95
PTD37.6

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Frequently Asked About KAFF

Is KAFF (USAF Academy Airfield) a towered airport?

Yes, KAFF is a towered airport with tower frequency 124.15 MHz.

What is the ATIS frequency for KAFF?

The ATIS frequency at KAFF (USAF Academy Airfield) is 128.525 MHz.

How long is the runway at KAFF?

KAFF has 4 runways (16C/34C, 16R/34L, 16L/34R, 9/27). The longest runway is 4,501 feet.

Which runway is longest at KAFF?

Runway 16C/34C is the longest at KAFF — 4,501 ft × 75 ft, asphalt.

What is the traffic pattern altitude at KAFF?

KAFF uses the standard traffic pattern altitude of 1,000 feet AGL — about 7,570 feet MSL at a field elevation of 6,572 feet.

What is the elevation of KAFF?

KAFF (USAF Academy Airfield) has a field elevation of 6,572 feet MSL.

Where is KAFF located?

KAFF (USAF Academy Airfield) is located in Colorado Springs, CO.