Vance Air Force Base frequencies
Vance Air Force Base (END · KEND) in Enid, OK is a towered field, staffed 1300-0200Z++WKD, 1900-2300Z++ SUN ; CLSD SAT & FEDERAL HOL. GND CTL AND CLNC DEL SVC AVBL 15 MIN PRIOR TO AFLD OPENING. OTHER TIMES 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 Vance Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KEND tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1300-0200Z++WKD, 1900-2300Z++ SUN ; CLSD SAT & FEDERAL HOL. GND CTL AND CLNC DEL SVC AVBL 15 MIN PRIOR TO AFLD OPENING. OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM. Outside those hours Vance Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 124.05, 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 KEND airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Vance
- ATIS 115.4
- 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.
Taxi & takeoff Vance
- Ground 121.675
- 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 124.05
- 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 Vance
- Departure 120.525
- Departure control is the radar facility working aircraft climbing out of the area. Tower hands you off after takeoff. Check in with your altitude leaving and your assigned altitude.
Arrival Vance
- Approach 118.075 (337-037 TO 19 DME, FL220 & BLW), 119.775 (169-007 WITHIN 18 DME, 9500 FT & BLW), 120.525 (169-007 10000 FT TO FL240), 121.3 (037-169 6500 FT & BLW), 125.45 (7000 FT TO FL220), 126.75 (209-337 TO 18 DME, FL240 & BLW)
- Approach control is the radar facility sequencing arrivals into the area. Call inbound for flight following or an instrument approach, with your position, altitude and request.
Also
- Flight service 127.8 (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 (17 more)
| 225.4 | CD/P |
|---|---|
| 237.15 | COMD POST (CALL BOOMER OPS) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 244.875 | APCH/P (169-007 WITHIN 18 DME, 9500 FT & BLW) |
| 259.1 | LCL/P |
| 263.15 | ATIS |
| 273.475 | APCH/P (337-037 TO 19 DME, FL220 & BLW) |
| 289.4 | GND/P |
| 291.1 | APCH/P (037-169 6500 FT & BLW) |
| 306.3 | APCH/P (169-007 10000 FT TO FL240), APCH/P (337-169 FL230 TO FL240), DEP/P |
| 319.1 | PONCA CITY RCAG (LOW) |
| 342.55 | PMSV METRO |
| 343.625 | APCH/P (7000 FT TO FL220) |
| 346.325 | APCH/P (209-337 TO 18 DME, FL240 & BLW) |
| 363.8 | APCH/S |
| 369.2 | DEP/P (E VANCE AFB), DEP/P (W VANCE AFB) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every KEND frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 115.4 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.675 |
| Tower | 124.05 |
| Flight service | 127.8 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 118.075 · 337-037 TO 19 DME, FL220 & BLW |
| Approach | 119.775 · 169-007 WITHIN 18 DME, 9500 FT & BLW |
| Approach | 120.525 · 169-007 10000 FT TO FL240 |
| Approach | 121.3 · 037-169 6500 FT & BLW |
| Approach | 125.45 · 7000 FT TO FL220 |
| Approach | 126.75 · 209-337 TO 18 DME, FL240 & BLW |
| Departure | 120.525 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KEND?
Vance Air Force Base tower is 124.05, calling "Vance Tower". The tower is staffed 1300-0200Z++WKD, 1900-2300Z++ SUN ; CLSD SAT & FEDERAL HOL. GND CTL AND CLNC DEL SVC AVBL 15 MIN PRIOR TO AFLD OPENING. OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM.
What frequency do I use at KEND when the tower is closed?
Outside 1300-0200Z++WKD, 1900-2300Z++ SUN ; CLSD SAT & FEDERAL HOL. GND CTL AND CLNC DEL SVC AVBL 15 MIN PRIOR TO AFLD OPENING. OTHER TIMES BY NOTAM, Vance Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 124.05 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 KEND?
Ground control at Vance Air Force Base is 121.675. 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 KEND?
ATIS at Vance Air Force Base is 115.4. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KEND?
Approach for Vance Air Force Base is 118.075, working as "Vance" (337-037 TO 19 DME, FL220 & BLW). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KEND
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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