Buckley Space Force Base Declares No Threat After Explosives Report
Authorities confirmed there is no threat at Buckley Space Force Base following a report of a potential explosive device. The incident occurred on Monday around 10:30 a.m. at a vehicle inspection bay, located within building 510.
Incident Response and Safety Measures
In response to the report, a safety cordon was established, extending 1,000 feet around the affected bay. The Aurora Police Department assisted with traffic control, leading to temporary delays at the base’s 6th Avenue entrance gate. By 2:15 p.m., normal operations had resumed.
Investigation Details
At around 12:40 p.m., a bomb squad technician in protective gear was observed inspecting a truck using a robot and other specialized equipment. CBS News Colorado captured aerial footage, showing both base security personnel and local law enforcement responding to the incident.
Traffic Implications
- At approximately 11:30 a.m., East 6th Avenue was closed in both directions between Tower Road and East Stephen D. Hogan Parkway.
- The road was reopened around 2 p.m. after the situation was deemed safe.
Buckley Space Force Base Overview
Situated just west of E-470 and south of East 6th Avenue, Buckley Space Force Base is about 20 miles east of downtown Denver and 15 miles from Denver International Airport. Originally Buckley Air Force Base, the site was acquired by the City of Denver in 1938. It has a rich history of military service under the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Currently, Buckley serves as one of seven Space Force bases across the United States and one of three in Colorado. The other two Space Force installations in the state are Peterson Space Force Base and Schriever Space Force Base, both located in Colorado Springs. The base houses Space Delta 4 and the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard, among other units.
