Altus Air Force Base frequencies
Altus Air Force Base (LTS · KLTS) in Altus, OK is a towered field, staffed 1500-0830Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD WKEND AND 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 Altus Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KLTS tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1500-0830Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD WKEND AND HOL.. Outside those hours Altus Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.65, 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 KLTS airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Altus
- ATIS 109.8
- 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 120.65
- 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 Altus
- Ground 121.85
- 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 119.65
- 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 Altus
- App/Dep 125.1
- 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
- Flight service 128.4 (LOW), 133.5 (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 (15 more)
| 125.1 | TRSA |
|---|---|
| 239.8 | PMSV METRO |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 254.4 | LCL/P |
| 269.375 | CLINTON-SHERMAN RCAG (LOW) |
| 273.5 | ATIS |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 284.7 | CD/P |
| 290.9 | DEP/P |
| 321.0 | COMD POST (ACC) |
| 349.4 | COMD POST, SOF |
| 350.35 | WICHITA FALLS RCAG (LOW) |
| 353.7 | APCH/P, TRSA |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 6761.0 | COMD POST |
Every KLTS frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 109.8 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 120.65 |
| Ground | 121.85 |
| Tower | 119.65 |
| Flight service | 128.4 (LOW), 133.5 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 125.1 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KLTS?
Altus Air Force Base tower is 119.65, calling "Altus Tower". The tower is staffed 1500-0830Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD WKEND AND HOL..
What frequency do I use at KLTS when the tower is closed?
Outside 1500-0830Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD WKEND AND HOL., Altus Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.65 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 KLTS?
Ground control at Altus Air Force Base is 121.85. 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 KLTS?
ATIS at Altus Air Force Base is 109.8. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KLTS?
App/Dep for Altus Air Force Base is 125.1, working as "Altus". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KLTS?
Clearance delivery at Altus Air Force Base is 120.65. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KLTS
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.