Holloman Air Force Base frequencies
Holloman Air Force Base (HMN · KHMN) in Alamogordo, NM is a towered field, staffed 0900Z++ MON THRU 0100Z++FRI; SAT 1500-2200Z++, EXC FOR FINAL SAT OF EV MONTH. CLSD SUN & FEDERAL 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 Holloman Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KHMN tower is closed
The tower is staffed 0900Z++ MON THRU 0100Z++FRI; SAT 1500-2200Z++, EXC FOR FINAL SAT OF EV MONTH. CLSD SUN & FEDERAL HOL.. Outside those hours Holloman Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.3 (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140), 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 KHMN airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Holloman
- Clearance 126.7
- 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 Holloman
- Ground 127.05
- 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 119.3 (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140)
- 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 Holloman
- Departure 128.1 (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140)
- 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 Holloman
- Approach 120.6
- 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 132.65 (LOW/HIGH)
- 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 (14 more)
| 126.9 | OPS (CHEROKEE MISSION) |
|---|---|
| 229.3 | OPS (ARMY AVIATION) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 251.25 | COMD POST (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140) |
| 254.4 | LCL/P (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140) |
| 257.6 | ALAMOGORDO RCAG (LOW/HIGH) |
| 269.225 | APCH/P |
| 273.5 | ATIS (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140) |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 284.0 | DEP/P (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140) |
| 289.4 | CD/P |
| 305.5 | OPS (CHEROKEE MISSION) |
| 346.55 | PMSV METRO |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every KHMN frequency, as one table
| Clearance | 126.7 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 127.05 |
| Tower | 119.3 (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140) |
| Flight service | 132.65 (LOW/HIGH) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 120.6 |
| Departure | 128.1 · LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KHMN?
Holloman Air Force Base tower is 119.3 (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140), calling "Holloman Tower". The tower is staffed 0900Z++ MON THRU 0100Z++FRI; SAT 1500-2200Z++, EXC FOR FINAL SAT OF EV MONTH. CLSD SUN & FEDERAL HOL..
What frequency do I use at KHMN when the tower is closed?
Outside 0900Z++ MON THRU 0100Z++FRI; SAT 1500-2200Z++, EXC FOR FINAL SAT OF EV MONTH. CLSD SUN & FEDERAL HOL., Holloman Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.3 (LTD BYD 15 NM 020-140) 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 KHMN?
Ground control at Holloman Air Force Base is 127.05. 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 KHMN?
Approach for Holloman Air Force Base is 120.6, working as "Holloman". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KHMN?
Clearance delivery at Holloman Air Force Base is 126.7. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KHMN
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.