Colorado
Schriever Space Force Base
📍 Colorado Springs, Colorado
Home to Space Delta 6 and Space Delta 9, Schriever SFB operates GPS satellites and provides cyberspace operations for the Space Force near Colorado Springs.
BAH Rates
MHA: CO008 Rates as of 2026
E-1 with Dependents$2,076/mo
E-5 with Dependents$2,412/mo
E-5 without Dependents$1,794/mo
O-3 with Dependents$3,036/mo
O-3 without Dependents$2,475/mo
Housing
View full housing guide →- On-base: No family housing at Schriever — all personnel live off-base in Colorado Springs, Falcon, Peyton, or surrounding communities
- Off-base: BAH is strong ($1,900-$2,600/month); the 20-45 min commute from Colorado Springs is a daily reality; many personnel choose east-side neighborhoods to minimize drive time
- Top pick: Falcon, Peyton, and Meridian Ranch — 15-25 min east of base, more rural/acreage feel, Falcon D-49 schools, and the shortest commute possible to Schriever
- East side: Stetson Hills, Ridgeview, and Banning Lewis Ranch — 25-35 min, suburban with newer homes and strong military population
- Note: Schriever's remote high-plains location means no 'quick trips home' — plan on being at work all day; the Enoch Road corridor from Colorado Springs is two-lane and can be slow during rush hour
Neighborhoods
View full neighborhoods guide →- Falcon / Meridian Ranch — 15-20 min northeast, closest suburban community to Schriever, D-49 schools, Meridian Ranch has a recreation center and golf course, popular with Schriever families wanting proximity
- Peyton — 20-25 min northeast, semi-rural with acreage properties (1-40 acres), quiet country living with mountain views, D-49 schools, well water and septic systems are the norm
- Stetson Hills / Ridgeview — 25-30 min west, established east-side Colorado Springs neighborhoods, D-49 schools, strong military community, convenient to Powers Blvd shopping corridor
- Banning Lewis Ranch — 30-35 min west, master-planned community on the far east side, newer construction with community pools and parks, D-49 charter schools within the development
- Security-Widefield — 30-35 min southwest, more affordable option, D-3 schools, good access to both Schriever (via Enoch Rd) and Peterson
Schools
View full schools guide →🏫 Elementary Schools
Falcon Elementary (D49)⭐ 6/10
District 49, closest to Schriever
Bennett Ranch Elementary (D49)⭐ 6/10
District 49, Falcon area
Widefield Elementary (D3)⭐ 4/10
Widefield D3, south option
Woodmen Hills Elementary (D49)⭐ 5/10
Peyton/Falcon area
🏫 Middle Schools
Falcon Middle School (D49)⭐ 6/10
District 49, serves Schriever families
Skyview Middle School (D49)⭐ 6/10
District 49, strong programs
Watson Junior High (D3)⭐ 4/10
Widefield D3, south area
🏫 High Schools
Falcon High School (D49)⭐ 6/10
District 49, closest to Schriever
Vista Ridge High School (D49)⭐ 6/10
District 49, newer facility
Widefield High School (D3)⭐ 4/10
Widefield D3, budget-friendly area
Gates & Commute
- Main Gate (Enoch Road) — The only public gate; accessed from Enoch Road/CO-94, 5-20 min peak waits (6:00-7:30 AM), 24/7 operations
- Tip: Enoch Road (from Marksheffel Blvd) is a two-lane county road that gets congested during shift changes — there is no alternate route; plan accordingly
- Tip: The final 2 miles of Enoch Road approaching the gate is a 55 mph two-lane with limited passing opportunities; heavy semi-truck traffic from quarry operations
- Tip: CO-94 (from I-25) is an alternate route for those coming from south/west Colorado Springs; less congested but adds distance
Internet Providers
- Xfinity (Comcast) — Available in Colorado Springs and Falcon/Peyton areas; cable internet up to 1.2 Gbps
- CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber — Limited availability in Falcon and rural Peyton; mostly DSL with speeds 20-60 Mbps in rural areas
- Ting / Metronet — Fiber expanding in select east Colorado Springs neighborhoods; not yet in Falcon/Peyton
- Starlink — Very popular for Peyton and rural properties where wired internet is limited; excellent speeds for remote work; many Schriever families use Starlink
- Top pick: Starlink for rural/properties east of Falcon; Xfinity for Colorado Springs and Falcon proper
Shopping & Dining
- On-base: Small Exchange and shoppette — limited selection; no commissary (commissary at Peterson SFB, 30-40 min away); most families shop off-base
- Falcon/Peyton — Limited retail; Walmart Supercenter and King Soopers in Falcon, plus a handful of fast-food restaurants; growing with the population
- Powers Blvd Corridor — 25-35 min west; First & Main Town Center, big-box retailers, chain restaurants, and a Costco — the primary shopping destination for east-side families
- Colorado Springs — 35-45 min: Chapel Hills Mall, The Promenade Shops at Briargate, downtown boutiques, and the full range of urban retail
- Groceries: King Soopers and Walmart in Falcon (15-20 min); commissary at Peterson (30-40 min); Costco, Whole Foods, Sprouts in Colorado Springs (30-45 min)
Gyms & Recreation
- Schriever SFB Fitness Center — Well-equipped gym with cardio, weights, group classes, basketball court; smaller than larger bases but sufficient for daily PT
- Outdoor Recreation — Equipment rental, discounted ski tickets and local attraction passes; more limited than Peterson but provides essential services
- On-base: Sports fields, outdoor running track, hiking trails on the 3,840-acre installation; no golf course or bowling alley on base
- Paint Mines Interpretive Park — 25 min southeast near Calhan; colorful badlands with hoodoos and spires, hiking trails through unique geological formations; a hidden Colorado gem
- Pikes Peak International Raceway — 25 min southwest in Fountain; NASCAR, drag racing, and track days
- Colorado Springs recreation (30-50 min): Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain State Park, and all urban amenities — the commute to recreation mirrors the work commute
Jobs & Spouse Employment
- On-base: GS and NAF positions through USAJobs; space operations, cyber, GPS mission support, and contractor roles are the primary employment
- Colorado Springs defense: Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, Booz Allen, and SAIC all support Schriever missions; many offer hybrid schedules
- Aerospace/cyber: Significant demand for cleared professionals; Colorado Springs is second only to D.C. for space and cyber defense employment
- Remote work: Growing trend; Starlink and improving rural broadband make remote work viable from Falcon/Peyton; Mountain Time Zone is versatile
- Employment Readiness: Airman & Family Readiness Center provides career counseling and resources; spouse employment is a recognized challenge given Schriever's remote location
- Note: Schriever's distance from Colorado Springs (30-50 min) can complicate dual-income households; plan child care logistics carefully
Local Attractions
- Paint Mines Interpretive Park — 25 min southeast; colorful clay formations, hoodoos, and spires in a free El Paso County park; stunning photography at sunset
- Garden of the Gods — 40 min west; free, world-famous red rock formations with hiking, climbing, and vistas
- Pikes Peak — 50 min to the toll road entrance; America's Mountain at 14,115 ft; summit highway, cog railway, or Barr Trail
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum — 35 min in downtown Colorado Springs; interactive museum celebrating Team USA's journey
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park — 35 min southwest; 2,700 acres of prairie-to-peak hiking, mountain biking, camping, and wildlife viewing with excellent trail system
- Weekend trips: Denver (1.25 hrs), Rocky Mountain National Park (3 hrs), Great Sand Dunes National Park (2.5 hrs), Royal Gorge Bridge (1.25 hrs)
Area Maps
Photo Gallery
base
Schriever Space Force Base on the Colorado plains
neighborhood
Falcon, Colorado — closest community to Schriever SFB
housing
Meridian Ranch community near Schriever SFB
nature
Paint Mines Interpretive Park near Schriever
downtown
Colorado Springs skyline from the east side
restaurant
Local dining in Falcon, Colorado