Lawson Army Air Field frequencies
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF · KLSF) in Fort Benning, GA is a towered field, staffed 1230++MON-0400Z++ SAT, EXC HOLIDAYS.. 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 Lawson Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KLSF tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1230++MON-0400Z++ SAT, EXC HOLIDAYS.. Outside those hours Lawson Army Air Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.05, 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 KLSF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Lawson
- ATIS 134.375
- 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.
- Clearance 121.7
- 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 Lawson
- Ground 121.7
- 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 119.05
- 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 Atlanta
- App/Dep 125.5, 126.55 (7000 FT & ABV)
- 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 119.05
- 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.
- Flight service 120.45 (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 (21 more)
| 41.5 | HEL OPS |
|---|---|
| 126.2 | ADZY (BENNING ADVISORY) |
| 132.4 | PAR/P |
| 133.525 | PAR/S |
| 134.1 | BASE OPS |
| 141.8 | ALCP |
| 226.6 | PAR/P |
| 227.4 | ADZY (BENNING ADVISORY) |
| 237.2 | PAR/S |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 245.7 | BASE OPS |
| 247.4 | BASE OPS |
| 251.15 | CD/P |
| 254.25 | GND/P |
| 269.525 | LCL/P |
| 298.85 | COLUMBUS RCAG (LOW) |
| 323.1 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 340.8 | ALCP |
| 343.2 | BASE OPS, PMSV METRO |
| 353.75 | APCH/P DEP/P (7000 FT & ABV) |
| 372.2 | AR OPS, BASE OPS |
Every KLSF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 134.375 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 121.7 |
| Ground | 121.7 |
| Tower | 119.05 |
| CTAF | 119.05 |
| Flight service | 120.45 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 125.5 |
| App/Dep | 126.55 · 7000 FT & ABV |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KLSF?
Lawson Army Air Field tower is 119.05, calling "Lawson Tower". The tower is staffed 1230++MON-0400Z++ SAT, EXC HOLIDAYS..
What frequency do I use at KLSF when the tower is closed?
Outside 1230++MON-0400Z++ SAT, EXC HOLIDAYS., Lawson Army Air Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.05 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 KLSF?
Ground control at Lawson Army Air Field is 121.7. 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 KLSF?
ATIS at Lawson Army Air Field is 134.375. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KLSF?
App/Dep for Lawson Army Air Field is 125.5, working as "Atlanta". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KLSF?
Clearance delivery at Lawson Army Air Field is 121.7. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KLSF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.