Patrick Space Force Base frequencies
Patrick Space Force Base (COF · KCOF) in Cocoa Beach, FL is a towered field, staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; SAT-SUN CLSD; HOL CLSD. AIR FIELD CLSD THIRD FRI OF MONTH.. 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 Patrick Space Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KCOF tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; SAT-SUN CLSD; HOL CLSD. AIR FIELD CLSD THIRD FRI OF MONTH.. Outside those hours Patrick Space Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 133.75, 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 KCOF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Patrick
- ATIS 119.175
- 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.
- Clearance 118.4
- Clearance delivery issues your IFR clearance, and at busier fields your VFR departure instructions and squawk code. Call before you request taxi, with the ATIS letter and your intended direction of flight.
Taxi & takeoff Patrick
- Ground 124.35
- 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 133.75
- 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 Orlando
- App/Dep 126.025 (OCEAN · RIVER departures)
- 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 (20 more)
| 123.25 | PMSV METRO |
|---|---|
| 126.025 | OCEAN DP, RIVER DP |
| 128.375 | BITHO STAR |
| 138.475 | OPS (RESCUE OPS) |
| 139.3 | COMD POST (PATRICK), PTD |
| 150.35 | OPS (KING OPS) |
| 225.05 | PMSV METRO |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 255.5 | OPS (RESCUE OPS) |
| 269.375 | LCL/P |
| 273.5 | ATIS |
| 281.425 | APCH/P DEP/P, OCEAN DP, RIVER DP |
| 289.4 | CD/P |
| 321.0 | OPS (KING OPS) |
| 335.8 | GND/P |
| 338.2 | BITHO STAR |
| 349.4 | COMD POST (PATRICK) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 372.8 | LCL/S |
| 383.0 | COMD POST (CONSOLIDATE) |
Every KCOF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 119.175 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 118.4 |
| Ground | 124.35 |
| Tower | 133.75 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 126.025 · OCEAN · RIVER departures |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KCOF?
Patrick Space Force Base tower is 133.75, calling "Patrick Tower". The tower is staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; SAT-SUN CLSD; HOL CLSD. AIR FIELD CLSD THIRD FRI OF MONTH..
What frequency do I use at KCOF when the tower is closed?
Outside 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; SAT-SUN CLSD; HOL CLSD. AIR FIELD CLSD THIRD FRI OF MONTH., Patrick Space Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 133.75 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 KCOF?
Ground control at Patrick Space Force Base is 124.35. 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 KCOF?
ATIS at Patrick Space Force Base is 119.175. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KCOF?
App/Dep for Patrick Space Force Base is 126.025, working as "Orlando" (OCEAN · RIVER departures). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KCOF?
Clearance delivery at Patrick Space Force Base is 118.4. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KCOF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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