Seymour Johnson Air Force Base frequencies
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (GSB · KGSB) in Goldsboro, NC is a towered field, staffed 1200-0400Z++. 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 Seymour Johnson Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KGSB tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1200-0400Z++. Outside those hours Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 126.25, 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 KGSB airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Seymour Johnson
- Clearance 128.025
- 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 Seymour Johnson
- Ground 132.45
- 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 126.25
- 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 Seymour Johnson
- Departure 119.7 (S), 123.7 (N)
- 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 Seymour Johnson
- Approach 119.7 (111-257 · initial contact), 123.7 (258-110), 127.3 (secondary)
- 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 123.85 (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 (16 more)
| 243.0 | EMERG |
|---|---|
| 270.8 | CD/P |
| 273.6 | APCH/P IC (111-257), DEP/P |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 279.65 | NEW BERN RCAG (LOW) |
| 290.9 | APCH/P (258-110), DEP/P |
| 311.0 | COMD POST (4 FW), COMD POST (916 ARW) |
| 317.625 | ATIS, GSB AWOS-3PT |
| 318.3 | COMD POST |
| 320.1 | DEP/P (N) |
| 321.0 | COMD POST (4 FW) |
| 323.925 | PMSV METRO |
| 338.6 | DEP/P (S) |
| 370.875 | LCL/P |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 376.1 | SOF (ACC) |
Every KGSB frequency, as one table
| Clearance | 128.025 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 132.45 |
| Tower | 126.25 |
| Flight service | 123.85 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 119.7 · 111-257 · initial contact |
| Approach | 123.7 · 258-110 |
| Approach | 127.3 · secondary |
| Departure | 119.7 · S |
| Departure | 123.7 · N |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KGSB?
Seymour Johnson Air Force Base tower is 126.25, calling "Seymour Johnson Tower". The tower is staffed 1200-0400Z++.
What frequency do I use at KGSB when the tower is closed?
Outside 1200-0400Z++, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 126.25 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 KGSB?
Ground control at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is 132.45. 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 KGSB?
Approach for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is 119.7, working as "Seymour Johnson" (111-257 · initial contact). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KGSB?
Clearance delivery at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is 128.025. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KGSB
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.