McConnell Air Force Base frequencies
McConnell Air Force Base (IAB · KIAB) in Wichita, KS is a towered field, staffed 24 EXC BY NOTAM. 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 McConnell Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KIAB tower is closed
The tower is staffed 24 EXC BY NOTAM. Outside those hours McConnell Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 127.25, 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 KIAB airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Mc Connell
- ATIS 124.65
- 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 Mc Connell
- Ground 118.0
- 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 127.25
- 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 & arrival Wichita
- App/Dep 134.8
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
Departure Wichita
- Departure 134.8 (4000 FT & BLW), 134.85 (ABV 4000 FT)
- 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 Wichita
- Approach 126.7 (WEST OF ICT), 134.8 (EAST OF IAB, 4000 FT & BLW), 134.85 (EAST OF IAB ABV 4000 FT)
- 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
- 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 (15 more)
| 243.0 | EMERG |
|---|---|
| 269.1 | APCH/P (EAST OF IAB, 4000 FT & BLW), APCH/P DEP/P, DEP/P (4000 FT & BLW), SFA (BLW 4000 FT) |
| 269.9 | D-ATIS |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 290.275 | APCH/P (EAST OF IAB ABV 4000 FT), DEP/P (ABV 4000 FT) |
| 291.775 | LCL/P |
| 302.2 | SFA |
| 311.0 | COMD POST |
| 323.8 | COMD POST |
| 339.3 | SFA |
| 351.1 | SFA |
| 353.5 | APCH/P (WEST OF ICT) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 372.9 | SFA |
| 374.2 | PMSV METRO |
Every KIAB frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 124.65 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 118.0 |
| Tower | 127.25 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 126.7 · WEST OF ICT |
| Approach | 134.8 · EAST OF IAB, 4000 FT & BLW |
| Approach | 134.85 · EAST OF IAB ABV 4000 FT |
| App/Dep | 134.8 |
| Departure | 134.8 · 4000 FT & BLW |
| Departure | 134.85 · ABV 4000 FT |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KIAB?
McConnell Air Force Base tower is 127.25, calling "Mc Connell Tower". The tower is staffed 24 EXC BY NOTAM.
What frequency do I use at KIAB when the tower is closed?
Outside 24 EXC BY NOTAM, McConnell Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 127.25 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 KIAB?
Ground control at McConnell Air Force Base is 118.0. 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 KIAB?
ATIS at McConnell Air Force Base is 124.65. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KIAB?
Approach for McConnell Air Force Base is 126.7, working as "Wichita" (WEST OF ICT). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KIAB
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.