Luke Air Force Base frequencies
Luke Air Force Base (LUF · KLUF) in Glendale, AZ is a towered field, staffed 1330-0530Z MON-THU; 1330-0130Z FRI; CLSD WKENDS, HOLS, & ACC FAMILY DAYS. 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 Luke Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KLUF tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1330-0530Z MON-THU; 1330-0130Z FRI; CLSD WKENDS, HOLS, & ACC FAMILY DAYS. Outside those hours Luke Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.1, 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 KLUF airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Luke
- ATIS 134.925
- 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 126.25
- 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 Luke
- Ground 133.175
- 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 119.1
- 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 Luke
- App/Dep 118.15 (NORTH · LENNI arrivals), 125.45 (SOUTH · initial contact)
- 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 128.45 (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 (11 more)
| 118.15 | LENNI STAR |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 263.125 | APCH/P DEP/P IC (SOUTH) |
| 269.85 | ATIS |
| 273.475 | CD/P |
| 298.9 | PRESCOTT RCAG (LOW) |
| 335.8 | GND/P |
| 349.4 | COMD POST |
| 363.125 | APCH/P DEP/P (NORTH), LENNI STAR |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 379.9 | LCL/P |
Every KLUF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 134.925 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 126.25 |
| Ground | 133.175 |
| Tower | 119.1 |
| Flight service | 128.45 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 118.15 · NORTH · LENNI arrivals |
| App/Dep | 125.45 · SOUTH · initial contact |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KLUF?
Luke Air Force Base tower is 119.1, calling "Luke Tower". The tower is staffed 1330-0530Z MON-THU; 1330-0130Z FRI; CLSD WKENDS, HOLS, & ACC FAMILY DAYS.
What frequency do I use at KLUF when the tower is closed?
Outside 1330-0530Z MON-THU; 1330-0130Z FRI; CLSD WKENDS, HOLS, & ACC FAMILY DAYS, Luke Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.1 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 KLUF?
Ground control at Luke Air Force Base is 133.175. 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 KLUF?
ATIS at Luke Air Force Base is 134.925. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KLUF?
App/Dep for Luke Air Force Base is 118.15, working as "Luke" (NORTH · LENNI arrivals). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KLUF?
Clearance delivery at Luke Air Force Base is 126.25. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KLUF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.