Welcome to Peterson
Welcome to Peterson Space Force Base, located in Colorado Springs at an elevation of 6,035 feet, sharing runways with the Colorado Springs Airport. As the headquarters for Space Base Delta 1, Peterson SFB supports 111 mission partners, including NORAD, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Space Command, and Space Operations Command. Established in 1942 and named in honor of 1st Lt. Edward J. Peterson, the base has a rich history of reactivations and redesignations, reflecting its pivotal role in national defense and space operations. Renamed Peterson Space Force Base in 2021, it continues to excel in advancing aerospace missions and fostering a dynamic community. Welcome to a place where history and innovation converge to shape the future of space.
Active Duty PCS'ing
Information on in-processing, housing, and essential resources for service members and their families relocating to Peterson SFB.
Civilian Employees & Contractors
Details on onboarding processes, base access, and support services for civilian personnel and contractors working on the base.
Family Members & Dependents
Resources and information on schools, childcare, family support programs, and community activities for the families of those stationed at Peterson SFB.
Visitors & Guests
Guidelines for base access, visitor policies, and available amenities for guests and short-term visitors to Peterson SFB.
Active Duty PCS'ing
Before Arrival
Connect with your Sponsor
Please ensure you connect with your sponsor. If you do not have one, contact your local CSS or MPF to request one. They will reach out to our installation MPF and inquire about a sponsor.
If this does not work, please contact your local M&FRC and they will reach out to me at Peterson’s M&FRC. We will work diligently to get a sponsor for you and can address most questions directly. The contact information is below:
Military Personnel Section
135 Dover Street Peterson SFB
Bldg. 350
Colorado Springs, CO 80914
- PSFB Military Personnel Flight (MPF), 719-556-0008 (Commercial phone number)
- PSFB Military Personnel Flight (MPF), 719-556-7743 (FAX)
Upon Arrival
Check-In Procedures
When you arrive at Peterson, you’ll need to follow our installation-specific procedures.
More information to come.
Newcomers Orientation
Right Start is our Newcomer’s Orientation, and is mandatory for all newcomers to Peterson SFB. Be informed of the Wing’s unique mission, meet agency reps and get training on required items. Spouses of active duty military are highly encouraged to attend, too. Right Start is normally scheduled once a month on a Tuesday. Call M&FRC at 719-556-6141.
After Arrival
Support Services
More Information Coming Soon
Civilian Employees & Contractors
Coming Soon
Family Members & Dependents
Coming Soon
Visitors & Guests
The Peterson SFB Visitor Center is your first stop for information, assistance, and access to the base. Our friendly staff is dedicated to ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for all visitors and guests. At the Visitor Center, you can:
- Obtain visitor passes and temporary access permits
- Get directions and maps of the base
- Receive information about base facilities and services
- Ask any questions you may have about your visit
Whether you’re here for a short visit or an extended stay, the Peterson SFB Visitor Center is here to help make your time on base enjoyable and hassle-free.
Here are some highlights from the Peterson military installation guide most newcomers review:
Check-in Procedures
When you arrive at your new installation, you’ll need to follow installation-specific procedures. Each installation and service handles in-processing differently. Here, you can find installation-specific guidelines and a list of documents to bring with you when checking- in. Reach out to the contacts provided if you have specific questions.
In-Processing – Commander Support Staff (CSS)
During duty hours, the arrival point for all inbound active duty military members, serviced by the Peterson Military Personnel Section (MPS), is the unit Commander Support Staff (CSS). If your unit does NOT have a CSS and it is within duty hours (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM), report to the 21st Military Personnel Section (MPS) in Bldg. 350. For more detailed information on the hours and services provided by the MPS, please call 719.556.0008 or DSN: 834.0008.
Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF)
Outside of normal duty hours, the arrival point for all inbound active duty military members, serviced by the Peterson MPS, is the Peterson Temporary Lodging Facility (TLF), Bldg. 1425.  If inbound members report to the TLF, the member or his/her family member (if appropriate) will receive on-base quarters or a non-availability letter. In addition, by reporting to the Peterson TLF, the inbound member’s travel time and permissive leave time (if appropriate) can be properly accounted for.
All inbound members are required to in-process with their unit, the Peterson AFB Installation Military Personnel Section, and complete their PIP’s travel voucher.
Any inbound member who has had no contact with his/her sponsor or gaining unit, please contact Customer Support, 719.556.0008/8912/7185/6619. All inbound members should report to their unit CSS and be scheduled for the next available date to in-process at the MPS.
In-processing will be accomplished by the unit for the following units: NORAD/NORTHCOM, HQ USSF, 13 ASOS, 367 RCS, and 554 ISRG.
Travel Planning
Reservations for temporary lodging should be made as far in advance as possible with the lodging office. Due to a high travel time during the winter for ski season and early summer due to the Air Force Academy graduation, rooms can be scarce. Call as soon as possible to reserve rooms. For living on base, contact housing as soon as you can so they can begin working on your request.
Command Sponsorship
If the military member does not secure command sponsorship and the family members are not on their permanent change of station orders, the military member will have to pay out of pocket for travel expenses. This may have ramifications for medical, dental, official travel passports and much more. These costs are not reimbursable. Please secure command sponsorship before PCS-ing from overseas.
What to do if you get married en route?
It’s always best to ask before you do it in order to ensure you and your loved ones are properly cared for. If you get married before you permanent change of station or en route, you must inform your commander and first sergeant and follow the procedures exactly as you are given. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse, if you do not follow proper procedures.
Other Information For Newcomers
Click here for the Military One Source-Peterson Space Force Base Installation Guide for those who are PCS-ing.
That information includes: