Beale Air Force Base frequencies
Beale Air Force Base (BAB · KBAB) in Beale Air Force Base, CA is a towered field, staffed OPR H24 FR 1400Z++ MON THRU 0600Z++ SAT, AND/OR BY NOTAM; CLSD WKEND 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 Beale Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KBAB tower is closed
The tower is staffed OPR H24 FR 1400Z++ MON THRU 0600Z++ SAT, AND/OR BY NOTAM; CLSD WKEND AND HOL.. Outside those hours Beale Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.4, 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 KBAB airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Beale
- ATIS 124.55
- 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 Beale
- Ground 121.6
- 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 119.4
- 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.
Departure & arrival Norcal
- App/Dep 125.4
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
Also
- 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 (12 more)
| 125.4 | CLASS C |
|---|---|
| 139.6 | SOF |
| 141.1 | PTD |
| 240.225 | SOF |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 257.75 | GND/P |
| 259.1 | APCH/P DEP/P, CLASS C |
| 273.5 | ATIS (OPR DUR WG OPR) |
| 284.75 | LCL/P |
| 311.0 | COMD POST (WING CMD POST) |
| 321.0 | COMD POST (WING CMD POST) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every KBAB frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 124.55 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.6 |
| Tower | 119.4 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 125.4 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KBAB?
Beale Air Force Base tower is 119.4, calling "Beale Tower". The tower is staffed OPR H24 FR 1400Z++ MON THRU 0600Z++ SAT, AND/OR BY NOTAM; CLSD WKEND AND HOL..
What frequency do I use at KBAB when the tower is closed?
Outside OPR H24 FR 1400Z++ MON THRU 0600Z++ SAT, AND/OR BY NOTAM; CLSD WKEND AND HOL., Beale Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.4 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 KBAB?
Ground control at Beale Air Force Base is 121.6. 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 KBAB?
ATIS at Beale Air Force Base is 124.55. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KBAB?
App/Dep for Beale Air Force Base is 125.4, working as "Norcal". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KBAB
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.