Davis Monthan Air Force Base frequencies
Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA · KDMA) in Tucson, AZ is a towered field, staffed M-F 1200-0700Z; WKEND, HOL, AND ACC DOWN DAYS 1500-0000Z.. 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 Davis Monthan Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KDMA tower is closed
The tower is staffed M-F 1200-0700Z; WKEND, HOL, AND ACC DOWN DAYS 1500-0000Z.. Outside those hours Davis Monthan Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 118.85, 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 KDMA airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi D-M
- Clearance 121.8
- 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 D-M
- Ground 121.8
- 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 118.85
- 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 Tucson
- App/Dep 119.4 (RWY 13 286-089 TUS), 125.1 (RWY 31 275-065 TUS), 128.5 (secondary)
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
By procedure & sector (14 more)
| 119.4 | CLASS C (RWY 13, 286-089 TUS), CLASS C (RWY 31, 066-274 TUS) |
|---|---|
| 125.1 | CLASS C (RWY 13, 090-285 TUS), CLASS C (RWY 31 090-285 TUS) |
| 139.9 | APCH/S |
| 239.8 | PMSV METRO |
| 253.5 | LCL/P |
| 269.55 | APCH/P DEP/P (RWY 13, 090-285 TUS), APCH/P DEP/P (RWY 31, 275-065 TUS), CLASS C (RWY 13 090-285 TUS), CLASS C (RWY 31 275-065 TUS) |
| 270.1 | ATIS |
| 275.8 | CD/P, GND/P |
| 296.3 | COMD POST |
| 304.8 | COMD POST |
| 318.1 | APCH/P DEP/P (RWY 13, 286-089 TUS), APCH/P DEP/P (RWY 31, 066-274 TUS), CLASS C (RWY 13 286-089 TUS), CLASS C (RWY 31 066-274 TUS) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 381.3 | COMD POST |
| 393.0 | APCH/S DEP/S |
Every KDMA frequency, as one table
| Clearance | 121.8 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.8 |
| Tower | 118.85 |
| App/Dep | 119.4 · RWY 13 286-089 TUS |
| App/Dep | 125.1 · RWY 31 275-065 TUS |
| App/Dep | 128.5 · secondary |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KDMA?
Davis Monthan Air Force Base tower is 118.85, calling "D-M Tower". The tower is staffed M-F 1200-0700Z; WKEND, HOL, AND ACC DOWN DAYS 1500-0000Z..
What frequency do I use at KDMA when the tower is closed?
Outside M-F 1200-0700Z; WKEND, HOL, AND ACC DOWN DAYS 1500-0000Z., Davis Monthan Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 118.85 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 KDMA?
Ground control at Davis Monthan Air Force Base is 121.8. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the approach frequency for KDMA?
App/Dep for Davis Monthan Air Force Base is 119.4, working as "Tucson" (RWY 13 286-089 TUS). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KDMA?
Clearance delivery at Davis Monthan Air Force Base is 121.8. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
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Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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