Air Force Academy, Colorado
Air Force Academy is a community of 6,727 people in El Paso County, Colorado.
Why visit Air Force Academy
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Interquest & RPX, Ford Amphitheater, Carlton House and Pioneer Cabin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 19°F.
Weather in Air Force Academy
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks18
Carlton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Pioneer Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
United States Air Force Academy, Cadet Area
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Common area (indoor) in El Paso County, United States of America
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
Museum · 2.9 mi
Mining museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado
225 North Gate Boulevard, Colorado Springs
Mo-Sa 09:00-16:00
Barry Goldwater Air Force Academy Visitor Center
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
2346 Academy Drive, United States Air Force Academy
9/11 Memorial
Monument and historic site · 1.6 mi
Class of 1976 Gift The memorial features two granite slabs, representing the Twin Towers, atop a five-sided foundation that represents...
General Dynamics YF-16A Fighting Falcon
Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi
S/n 75-0748
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Falcon Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.1 mi
2169 Field House Drive, United States Air Force Academy
United States Air Force Academy Outdoor Track Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
Restaurants and cafes5
Texas de Brazil
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.7 mi
140 Spectrum Loop, Colorado Springs
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00, Fr 17:00-22:00, Sa 16:00-22:00, Su 16:00-21:00
Vaqueros
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.8 mi
261 Kaycee Case Place, Colorado Springs
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Bourbon Brothers
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
13021 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00
Colorado Mountain Brewery
Diner · American · 2.8 mi
1110 Interquest Parkway
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping4
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Academy International Elementary School
School · 5.7 mi
8550 Charity Drive, Colorado Springs
Antelope Trails Elementary School
School · 4.6 mi
15280 Jessie Drive, Colorado Springs
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
School · 4.4 mi
1810 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs
Discovery Canyon Campus High School
School · 4.4 mi
1810 Northgate Boulevard, Colorado Springs
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
School · 4.4 mi
1810 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs
Healthcare1
Map of Air Force Academy
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 19°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 19°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 26°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 31°F | 2.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 40°F | 2.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 50°F | 2.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 55°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 47°F | 1.7 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 35°F | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 26°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Black Forest 6Wnw (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
El Paso County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
United States Air Force Academy Airfield (AFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Monument 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Colorado Springs 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Black Forest 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Cimarron Hills 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Security-Widefield 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Fort Carson 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Fountain 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Castle Rock 26 mi north, about 43 min by car
- The Pinery 32 mi north, about 51 min by car
- Castle Pines 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Photo credits
- Colorado Springs' Oldest Pioneer Cabin, Leonard L. Myers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 500 hp Corliss Steam Engine, Carl & Peggy Backes from Where the road takes us, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- New Life Church in Colorado Springs 2, David Shankbone, CC BY 3.0
- Air Force Academy Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
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