MacDill Air Force Base frequencies
MacDill Air Force Base (MCF · KMCF) in Tampa, FL is a towered field, staffed 24 hours. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it, from the first call to the handoff on climb out. · Open on the map
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- ATIS 133.825
- 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 Mac Dill
- Ground 118.575
- 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 120.175
- 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 Tampa
- Departure 119.65 (RWY 23 · BLFRG arrivals), 119.9 (RWY 05)
- 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 Tampa
- Approach 124.95, 135.5 (DADES arrivals)
- 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.
By procedure & sector (21 more)
| 118.8 | MAATY STAR, RAYZZ STAR |
|---|---|
| 119.65 | BLFRG STAR |
| 132.775 | COMD POST |
| 134.1 | COMD POST (6 AMW) |
| 135.5 | DADES STAR |
| 225.05 | PMSV METRO |
| 239.3 | MAATY STAR, RAYZZ STAR |
| 270.1 | ATIS |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 279.6 | DADES STAR |
| 290.3 | DEP/P, DEP/P (RWY 05) |
| 294.7 | LCL/P |
| 311.0 | COMD POST (6 AMW) |
| 318.1 | SFA |
| 323.8 | COMD POST (6 AMW) |
| 324.5 | SFA |
| 353.575 | BLFRG STAR, DEP/P, DEP/P (RWY 23) |
| 354.0 | APCH/P |
| 359.3 | SFA |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 380.05 | SFA |
Every KMCF frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 133.825 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 118.575 |
| Tower | 120.175 |
| Approach | 124.95 |
| Approach | 135.5 · DADES arrivals |
| Departure | 119.65 · RWY 23 · BLFRG arrivals |
| Departure | 119.9 · RWY 05 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KMCF?
MacDill Air Force Base tower is 120.175, calling "Mac Dill Tower". The tower is staffed 24 hours.
What is the ground frequency at KMCF?
Ground control at MacDill Air Force Base is 118.575. 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 KMCF?
ATIS at MacDill Air Force Base is 133.825. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KMCF?
Approach for MacDill Air Force Base is 124.95, working as "Tampa". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KMCF
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.