| Year: | 1961 |
| Team: | Air Force Falcons |
| Sport: | football |
| Conference: | Independent |
| Record: | 3–7 |
| Head Coach: | Ben Martin |
| Hc Year: | 4th |
| Captain: | Bob McDonough |
| Stadium: | DU Stadium |
The 1961 Air Force Falcons football team represented the United States Air Force Academy as an independent during the 1961 college football season. Led by fourth-year head coach Ben Martin, the Falcons played their home games at DU Stadium in Denver, Colorado. They were outscored by their opponents 173–87 and finished with a record of 3–7.