USAF Academy Airfield frequencies
USAF Academy Airfield (AFF · KAFF) in Colorado Springs, CO is a towered field, staffed OPR SR OR 1245Z++ (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO SS MON-FRI, 1430Z++ TO 2130Z++ SAT, EXCLUDING SUN AND HOL.. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
All of USAF Academy Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KAFF tower is closed
The tower is staffed OPR SR OR 1245Z++ (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO SS MON-FRI, 1430Z++ TO 2130Z++ SAT, EXCLUDING SUN AND HOL.. Outside those hours USAF Academy Airfield has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 124.15, and separation from other traffic is yours, not a controller's. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
Runway lighting is often pilot controlled once the tower closes — check the KAFF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Academy
- ATIS 128.525
- A recorded loop of the field's weather, active runway and any notices, updated hourly or whenever conditions change. Listen before your first call, and tell the controller which letter you have so they do not read it to you again.
Taxi & takeoff Academy
- Ground 118.125
- Ground control owns every taxiway and inactive runway on the field. Call for taxi with your position and destination on the field. You need an explicit clearance to cross any runway, including one that is not in use.
- Tower 124.15
- Tower owns the active runways and the surrounding surface area. Call before entering the surface area inbound, and hold short until you are cleared to take off or to cross.
Also
- CTAF 124.15
- 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.
- Emergency 121.5
- 121.5 is the international emergency and distress frequency, monitored continuously. Declare on it if you are in trouble, and monitor it as a second radio when you have one free.
By procedure & sector (4 more)
| 127.15 | OPS (SKYTRAIN) |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 269.375 | ATIS |
| 319.25 | LCL/P |
Every KAFF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 128.525 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 118.125 |
| Tower | 124.15 |
| CTAF | 124.15 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KAFF?
USAF Academy Airfield tower is 124.15, calling "Academy Tower". The tower is staffed OPR SR OR 1245Z++ (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO SS MON-FRI, 1430Z++ TO 2130Z++ SAT, EXCLUDING SUN AND HOL..
What frequency do I use at KAFF when the tower is closed?
Outside OPR SR OR 1245Z++ (WHICHEVER IS LATER) TO SS MON-FRI, 1430Z++ TO 2130Z++ SAT, EXCLUDING SUN AND HOL., USAF Academy Airfield has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 124.15 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the ground frequency at KAFF?
Ground control at USAF Academy Airfield is 118.125. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the ATIS frequency at KAFF?
ATIS at USAF Academy Airfield is 128.525. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
More about KAFF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.