Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field frequencies
Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field (BKT · KBKT) in Blackstone, VA is a towered field, staffed MON-FRI 1300-2100Z++; EXC FED HOLS; OT BY NOTAM.. 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 Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KBKT tower is closed
The tower is staffed MON-FRI 1300-2100Z++; EXC FED HOLS; OT BY NOTAM.. Outside those hours Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 134.7, 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 KBKT airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Blackstone
- ATIS 119.225
- 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 Blackstone
- Ground 127.625
- 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 134.7
- 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 134.7
- 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.
- Flight service 118.75 (LOW)
- Flight Service handles briefings, flight plans and en route advisories, reached here through a remote outlet. Open and close VFR flight plans, and get updated weather in the air. 1-800-WX-BRIEF reaches the same specialists from the ground.
- 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 (5 more)
| 34.1 | RANGE CTL |
|---|---|
| 36.1 | RANGE CTL |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 292.7 | LCL/P |
| 377.1 | GREEN BAY RCAG (LOW) |
Every KBKT frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 119.225 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 127.625 |
| Tower | 134.7 |
| CTAF | 134.7 |
| Flight service | 118.75 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KBKT?
Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field tower is 134.7, calling "Blackstone Tower". The tower is staffed MON-FRI 1300-2100Z++; EXC FED HOLS; OT BY NOTAM..
What frequency do I use at KBKT when the tower is closed?
Outside MON-FRI 1300-2100Z++; EXC FED HOLS; OT BY NOTAM., Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 134.7 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 KBKT?
Ground control at Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field is 127.625. 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 KBKT?
ATIS at Allen C Perkinson Blackstone Army Air Field is 119.225. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
More about KBKT
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.