Firebaugh frequencies
Firebaugh (F34) in Firebaugh, CA has no control tower, so nobody is sequencing traffic here — you announce your own position on 122.9. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it. · Open on the map
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- CTAF 122.9
- The common frequency pilots use to announce themselves to each other at a field with no operating control tower. Nobody is controlling traffic — you are self announcing. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern, and listen well before you transmit.
Departure & arrival Norcal
- App/Dep 120.95
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
What to say on 122.9
Nobody is sequencing traffic at F34, so every call is you telling other aircraft where you are. Open and close with the field name so a pilot tuned to a shared frequency knows which airport you mean — 122.9 is not unique to Firebaugh.
- Inbound, 10 miles out
Firebaugh traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing runway 12, Firebaugh.
- Entering the pattern
Firebaugh traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind runway 12, Firebaugh.
- Before taking the runway
Firebaugh traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing runway 12, Firebaugh.
Pattern direction is not always left here — check the F34 traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if F34 publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →
By procedure & sector (1 more)
| 269.45 | APCH/P DEP/P |
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Every F34 frequency, as one table
| CTAF | 122.9 |
|---|---|
| App/Dep | 120.95 |
Frequently asked
What is the CTAF at F34?
Firebaugh is non towered. The common traffic advisory frequency is 122.9 — announce your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
What is the approach frequency for F34?
App/Dep for Firebaugh is 120.95, working as "Norcal". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about F34
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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