Dobbins Air Reserve Base frequencies
Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE · KMGE) in Marietta, GA is a towered field, staffed 1200-0400Z++. 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 Dobbins Air Reserve Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KMGE tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1200-0400Z++. Outside those hours Dobbins Air Reserve Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 120.75, 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 KMGE airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Taxi & takeoff Dobbins
- Ground 125.3
- 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 120.75
- 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 121.0
- 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
- 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 (18 more)
| 34.4 | ARNG OPS |
|---|---|
| 119.8 | BOKRT STAR |
| 120.225 | GCA |
| 128.575 | WRGNZ STAR |
| 139.3 | PTD |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 268.7 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 269.5 | ATIS |
| 274.75 | PMSV METRO |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 322.9 | COMD POST (94 AW) |
| 340.2 | NAF OPS |
| 342.5 | PMSV METRO |
| 343.675 | WRGNZ STAR |
| 344.6 | PMSV METRO |
| 354.125 | BOKRT STAR |
| 370.875 | LCL/P |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every KMGE frequency, as one table
| Ground | 125.3 |
|---|---|
| Tower | 120.75 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 121.0 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KMGE?
Dobbins Air Reserve Base tower is 120.75, calling "Dobbins Tower". The tower is staffed 1200-0400Z++.
What frequency do I use at KMGE when the tower is closed?
Outside 1200-0400Z++, Dobbins Air Reserve Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 120.75 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 KMGE?
Ground control at Dobbins Air Reserve Base is 125.3. You need an explicit clearance from ground to cross any runway while taxiing, including one that is not in use.
What is the approach frequency for KMGE?
App/Dep for Dobbins Air Reserve Base is 121.0, working as "Atlanta". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KMGE
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.