Marshall Army Air Field frequencies
Marshall Army Air Field (FRI · KFRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), KS is a towered field, staffed OPR 1400++ - 0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-2200Z++ FRI, EXC HOL.. 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 Marshall Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KFRI tower is closed
The tower is staffed OPR 1400++ - 0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-2200Z++ FRI, EXC HOL.. Outside those hours Marshall Army Air Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 126.2, 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 KFRI airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Marshall
- ATIS 121.025
- 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 119.65
- 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 Marshall
- Tower 126.2
- 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 Marshall Aaf Gca
- App/Dep 121.25
- 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
- CTAF 126.2
- 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 127.35 (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.
By procedure & sector (7 more)
| 139.9 | OPS (AFLD OPS) |
|---|---|
| 140.2 | GND/P |
| 229.4 | GND/P |
| 248.65 | LCL/P |
| 257.975 | MANHATTAN RCAG (LOW) |
| 269.05 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 343.15 | PMSV METRO |
Every KFRI frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 121.025 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 119.65 |
| Tower | 126.2 |
| CTAF | 126.2 |
| Flight service | 127.35 (LOW) |
| App/Dep | 121.25 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KFRI?
Marshall Army Air Field tower is 126.2, calling "Marshall Tower". The tower is staffed OPR 1400++ - 0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-2200Z++ FRI, EXC HOL..
What frequency do I use at KFRI when the tower is closed?
Outside OPR 1400++ - 0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-2200Z++ FRI, EXC HOL., Marshall Army Air Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 126.2 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 KFRI?
ATIS at Marshall Army Air Field is 121.025. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KFRI?
App/Dep for Marshall Army Air Field is 121.25, working as "Marshall Aaf Gca". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KFRI?
Clearance delivery at Marshall Army Air Field is 119.65. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KFRI
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.