Mackall Army Air Field frequencies
Mackall Army Air Field (HFF · KHFF) in Hoffman, NC is a towered field, staffed 1310-0500Z++MON-SAT, EXC FED 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 Mackall Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KHFF tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1310-0500Z++MON-SAT, EXC FED HOL.. Outside those hours Mackall Army Air Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 121.0, 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 KHFF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Taxi & takeoff Mackall
- Ground 128.35, 41.75
- 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 121.0
- 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 Fayetteville
- App/Dep 127.8
- 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 121.0
- 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.
By procedure & sector (10 more)
| 38.9 | RANGE CTL |
|---|---|
| 139.35 | RANGE CTL |
| 141.25 | HFF ASOS, PMSV METRO |
| 141.4 | D-ATIS |
| 249.9 | RANGE CTL |
| 251.05 | GND/P |
| 254.4 | LCL/P |
| 265.6 | PMSV METRO |
| 343.725 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 395.225 | OPS |
Every KHFF frequency, as one table
| Ground | 128.35, 41.75 |
|---|---|
| Tower | 121.0 |
| CTAF | 121.0 |
| App/Dep | 127.8 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KHFF?
Mackall Army Air Field tower is 121.0, calling "Mackall Tower". The tower is staffed 1310-0500Z++MON-SAT, EXC FED HOL..
What frequency do I use at KHFF when the tower is closed?
Outside 1310-0500Z++MON-SAT, EXC FED HOL., Mackall Army Air Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 121.0 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 KHFF?
Ground control at Mackall Army Air Field is 128.35, 41.75. 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 KHFF?
App/Dep for Mackall Army Air Field is 127.8, working as "Fayetteville". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KHFF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.