PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE WELCOME CENTER

Welcome to Peterson Space Force Base, located in the community of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is home to more than 8,750 active-duty military personnel. The base is about 61 miles south of Denver, and the majestic Rocky Mountains will be within arm’s grasp of your new home at Peterson SFB. Colorado Springs is rated one of the best cities to live in the country, and you will have no shortage of options of homes, school districts, and things to do in and around Peterson Space Force Base. Whether you are enjoying the sunny summer hikes around Colorado Springs or enjoying the picturesque snowfall in the winter, we hope this guide helps you settle into your new home of Peterson Space Force Base. Find out all you need to know about what you’ll be in for by reading our Peterson SFB in-depth welcome center guide.

1. Where Is Peterson SFB?
2. Getting There – Directions to the Base
3. Entering Peterson SFB and Base Amenities
   • Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel
   • Peterson SFB Visitor Center
   • Peterson SFB DEERS Office
   • Peterson SFB Gate Hours
   • Peterson SFB Commissary
   • Peterson SFB Exchange
   • Peterson SFB Barber Shops
   • Peterson SFB Post Office
   • Peterson SFB Finance Office
   • Peterson SFB Legal Office
   • Peterson SFB Library
   • Peterson SFB Hotels
4. Where Should I Live Near Peterson SFB?
5. What Schools are Near Peterson SFB?
6. What’s the Weather Like in Peterson SFB?
7. Things to Do Around Peterson SFB

Where Is Peterson SFB?

Peterson Space Force Base Welcome & Visitors Center

1334 W. Stewart Avenue Colorado Springs, CO, 80916-0000

Phone

: 1(719) 556-6660

Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  – 0700-1600

• Saturday/Sunday

  – Closed

• Federal Holidays

  – Closed

Peterson SFB Directions

Driving Directions

From Colorado Springs

1. From N Nevada Ave exit E Platte Ave towards Suffolk St
2. Take E Platte Ave to exit right on Peterson Ave
3. Continue straight to Peterson North Gate

From Denver

1. Take I-25 South
2. Take exit 153 INTERQUEST Pkwy
3. Turn Right on CO-21 South
4. Take exit 141 for E Platte Ave and turn left
5. Exit right onto Peterson Ave and head straight towards Peterson North Gate

From Colorado Springs Airport

1. Take CO-21 N
2. Turn right onto Airport Rd
3. Take Airport Rd through Peterson SFB West Gate

From Union Station Denver

1. Head northwest on 16th St Mall toward Wewatta St
2. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Wewatta St.
3. Turn left onto Speer Blvd.
4. Turn right onto Auraria Pkwy.
5. Use the left lane to keep left at the fork and merge onto I-25 S
6. Take exit 153 INTERQUEST Pkwy.
7. Turn Right on CO-21 South
8. Take exit 141 for E Platte Ave and turn left
9. Exit right onto Peterson Ave and head straight towards Peterson North Gate

Greyhound Bus Station

1. Head north on N Nevada Ave
2. Turn right on E Platte Ave
3. Take E Platte Ave to exit right on Peterson Ave
4. Continue straight to Peterson North Gate

Greyhound Bus

Unfortunately, there are no Amtrak lines that service Colorado Springs. But there are Greyhound Bus stations connected to the Amtrak schedules, and you can get more information on them here on the Amtrak site.

Flights To Peterson Space Force Base

There’s one airport (Colorado Springs Airport) that is connected to Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs. The next closest major airport is located in Denver, the Denver International Airport.

Peterson Space Force Base Transportation Office

Peterson Space Force Base Household Goods/Transportation Office

121 South Tejon Street Colorado Springs, CO, 80903-0000

Phone

: 1 (800) 771-1819

Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  : 0800 to 1600

• Saturday and Sunday

  : Closed

Entering Peterson Space Force Base and Base Amenities

All drivers on base must have a valid military ID, veterans or retiree ID, a valid driver’s license, and a valid driver’s insurance card. For visitor's passes, head to the Visitor’s Center and sign in.

Check-in Procedures for Incoming Personnel

Regular duty hours at Peterson SFB are from 0730-1530. All active-duty military personnel must use the arrival point in the unit Commander Support Staff. If your unit does not have a CSS report to the 21st Military Personnel Section in building 350 during regular duty hours. Outside of normal duty hours, report to the Peterson Temporary Lodging Facility in building 1425.

Peterson SFB Visitor Center

Peterson SFB Welcome and Visitor Center 1334 W. Stewart Avenue Colorado Springs, CO, 80916-0000

Phone

: 1 (719) 556-6660

Hours

:

• Monday-Friday

  : 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

• Saturday/Sunday

  : Closed

• Federal Holidays

  : Closed

Peterson SFB Office

Peterson SFB ID Card & DEERS Office

135 Dover Street Building #350 Colorado Springs, CO 80914-0000

Phone

: 1 (719) 556-0007 and 1 (719) 556-5740

Peterson SFB DEERS Office Hours

• Monday-Friday

  : 0730 - 1600

• Saturday/Sunday

  : Closed

• Federal Holidays

  : Closed

Peterson SFB Hours

Peterson SFB has 3 three gates for three points of access. The West gate is considered the Main Gate into Peterson SFB.

• West Gate - Main Gate

  : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• East Gate

  : Mon-Fri: 0500-1800, Sat: 0600-1800, Sun: 0830-1800

• North Gate

  : In & Out: 0600-0900 Mon-Fri, 0600-1800, Mon-Fri, Saturday and Sunday the North Gate is closed.

Peterson SFB Commissary

1040 E. Stewart Avenue, Building 2019 Peterson AFB, CO 80914-1610

Phone

: 1 (719) 556-7765

Peterson SFB Commissary Hours

• Sunday

  : 0900 - 1800

• Monday-Friday

  : 0900 - 1900

• Saturday

  : 0800 - 1900

Peterson Space Force Base BX

Peterson Space Force Base Exchange

1030 E Stewart Ave Bldg 2017 Colorado Springs, CO 80914-2900

Phone

: 1 (719) 596-7270

Peterson SFB Exchange Hours

• Monday-Friday

  : 0900-1800

• Saturday and Sunday

  : 0900-1800

Peterson Space Force Base Barber Shops

Peterson Space Force Base Barber Shop

1030 E Stewart Ave, Bldg 2017, Peterson SFB, CO 80914

Phone

: 1(719) 597-7270

Hours

:

• Monday-Saturday

  : 0900-1700

• Sunday

  : 1000-1700

Peterson Space Force Base Post Office

360 Otis St Colorado Springs, CO 80914-3103

Phone

: 1(719) 556-4596

Peterson SFB Post Office Hours

• Monday-Friday

  : 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

• Saturday

  : 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

• Sunday

  : Closed

Peterson SFB Finance

Peterson Space Force Base Finance Office

135 Dover Street Building #350 Colorado Springs, CO, 80914-0000

Phone

: 1(719) 556-4770

Peterson SFB Finance Office Hours

• Monday-Thursday

  : 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

• Friday-Sunday:

   Closed

Peterson Space Force Base Legal Office

135 Dover Street Building #350 Colorado Springs, CO, 80914-1148

Phone

: 1(719) 556-4871

Peterson SFB Legal Office Hours

• Monday-Wednesday

  : 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

• Thursday

  : 7:30 AM–12:30 PM

• Friday

  : 7:30 AM–4:30 PM

• Saturdays and Sundays

  : Closed

Peterson SFB Library

201 W. Stewart Ave. Bldg. 1171 Peterson SFB, CO 80914-1600

Phone

: 1(719) 556-7462

Peterson SFB Library Hours

• Monday to Friday

  : 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Hotels Near Peterson SFB

Colorado Springs is home to many hotel options. Luckily, there are plentiful choices near Peterson SFB thanks to the immediate proximity of Colorado Springs Airport. We’ve selected a few for you to consider if you need a stay at one of the hotels near base.

Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport

1645 Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Phone

: 1(719) 597-7000

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Colorado Springs South

1570 Newport Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Phone

: 1(719) 637-0800

Holiday Inn Colorado Springs Airport

1855 Aeroplaza Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Phone

: 1(719) 380-8516

Hampton Inn Colorado Springs-Airport

2077 Aerotech Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Phone

: 1(719) 591-1100

Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs Airport

2035 Aerotech Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

Phone

: 1(719) 622-0300

Where Should I Live Near Peterson SFB?

Cities Near Peterson SFB

Peterson Space Force Base is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colorado Springs has been listed as one of the best places to live from multiple sources, including U.S. News, Money Magazine, and Outside Magazine. Colorado Springs sits at the base of Pikes Peak at the eastern edge of the southern portion of the Rocky Mountains. You’ll be about 61 miles south of Denver. If you’re considering living on base, check out the available on-base housing options. Otherwise, read on to find out more about living off base.

Best Places to Live Near Peterson SFB

Colorado Springs

Peterson SFB itself sits right in the city of Colorado Springs. Sitting at the base of the Rockies, Colorado Springs is an excellent choice to live, and you’ll be conveniently close to base. There’s a wide range of homes offered here, and with a multitude of outdoor activities, you’ll be sure to find a perfect home here. Colorado Springs has a population of around 456,000, the second most populated city in Colorado.

Fountain

About 8 miles from Peterson SFB is Fountain, Colorado. Here you’ll be nestled near Fountain Creek right against the Rocky Mountains. The city boasts that it is a touch of the charm of country living while having the amenities of urban life.

Stratmoor

Also, only about 8 miles from Peterson Space Force Base is Stratmoor Colorado. There are houses in Stratmoor in the median range and offer a quick commute to base. With a population of just over 7,000, Stratmoor is a great choice for a small-town feel without being too far away from Colorado Springs proper.

Peterson SFB Schools

Peterson SFB has multiple options for schooling for families with children of all schooling ages. There are over 10 school districts near base but no schools on Peterson SFB. Many on-base residents attend Colorado Springs School District 11, Falcon School District, and Harrison School district. Find more local school information at The Best Peterson SFB Schools: Daycare - High School.

Peterson SFB Weather

In a community so near the Rocky Mountains, you are bound to get a little snowfall. But, don’t worry too much the winters in Colorado Springs are relatively mild. The lowest temperatures come in the month of January, and cold snaps are never out of the question from October to March and even into April. Unfortunately, Blizzards aren’t entirely unheard of, but the accumulation of snow downtown is relatively rare. Be prepared for all kinds of weather, from warm summers to snow in the winter.

Peterson SFB Things to Do

Peterson SFB is surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor activities. The Rocky Mountains provide countless hiking trails and camping options, sure to provide you with an adventure or two. Besides the great outdoors, Colorado Springs is home to a variety of educational, historical, and cultural attractions that include the Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. And one fun fact: Colorado Springs is home to the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and headquarters to the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

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Conclusion

Relocating can be a stressful experience, but we hope this guide has given you a clearer picture of the area surrounding Peterson SFB. We hope that you find your next adventure here around the base, whether in one of the communities surrounding Peterson or in the Rocky Mountains.  

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Date Updated:

May 3rd, 2024