Laughlin Air Force Base frequencies
Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF · KDLF) in Del Rio, TX is a towered field, staffed 1300-0100Z++ MON-FRI; 2100-2359Z SUN EXCP HOLS. 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 Laughlin Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KDLF tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1300-0100Z++ MON-FRI; 2100-2359Z SUN EXCP HOLS. Outside those hours Laughlin Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 125.2, 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 KDLF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Laughlin
- ATIS 114.4
- 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 120.5
- 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 Laughlin
- Tower 125.2
- 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 Del Rio
- App/Dep 119.6
- 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
- Flight service 125.75 (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 (11 more)
| 119.6 | CLASS C |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 259.1 | APCH/P, CLASS C |
| 269.9 | ATIS |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 296.7 | DEP/P |
| 307.375 | LCL/P |
| 335.8 | CD/P |
| 346.4 | ROCK SPRINGS RCAG (LOW) |
| 354.6 | PMSV METRO |
| 372.2 | COMD POST, PTD |
Every KDLF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 114.4 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 120.5 |
| Tower | 125.2 |
| Flight service | 125.75 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 119.6 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KDLF?
Laughlin Air Force Base tower is 125.2, calling "Laughlin Tower". The tower is staffed 1300-0100Z++ MON-FRI; 2100-2359Z SUN EXCP HOLS.
What frequency do I use at KDLF when the tower is closed?
Outside 1300-0100Z++ MON-FRI; 2100-2359Z SUN EXCP HOLS, Laughlin Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 125.2 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the ATIS frequency at KDLF?
ATIS at Laughlin Air Force Base is 114.4. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KDLF?
App/Dep for Laughlin Air Force Base is 119.6, working as "Del Rio". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KDLF?
Clearance delivery at Laughlin Air Force Base is 120.5. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KDLF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.