Godman Army Air Field frequencies
Godman Army Air Field (FTK · KFTK) in Fort Knox, KY is a towered field, staffed 1230-0400Z++ MON-SAT; CLSD WKENDS & HOL. CONTACT GODMAN ADVISORY.. 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 Godman Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KFTK tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1230-0400Z++ MON-SAT; CLSD WKENDS & HOL. CONTACT GODMAN ADVISORY.. Outside those hours Godman Army Air Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 133.35, 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 KFTK airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Godman
- ATIS 109.6
- 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 Godman
- Ground 121.9
- 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 133.35
- 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 Louisville
- App/Dep 123.675
- 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 133.35
- 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.
- 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 (7 more)
| 126.2 | OPS, PTD |
|---|---|
| 139.65 | PMSV METRO |
| 233.7 | LCL/P |
| 234.4 | OPS, PTD |
| 239.3 | GND/P |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 327.0 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Every KFTK frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 109.6 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.9 |
| Tower | 133.35 |
| CTAF | 133.35 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 123.675 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KFTK?
Godman Army Air Field tower is 133.35, calling "Godman Tower". The tower is staffed 1230-0400Z++ MON-SAT; CLSD WKENDS & HOL. CONTACT GODMAN ADVISORY..
What frequency do I use at KFTK when the tower is closed?
Outside 1230-0400Z++ MON-SAT; CLSD WKENDS & HOL. CONTACT GODMAN ADVISORY., Godman Army Air Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 133.35 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 KFTK?
Ground control at Godman Army Air Field is 121.9. 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 KFTK?
ATIS at Godman Army Air Field is 109.6. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KFTK?
App/Dep for Godman Army Air Field is 123.675, working as "Louisville". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KFTK
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.