Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field frequencies
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP · KMSP) in Minneapolis, MN 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
All of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherBefore taxi Minneapolis
- ATIS 120.8 (DEP), 135.35 (ARR)
- 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 133.2
- 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 Minneapolis
- Ground 121.8 (N), 121.9 (S), 127.925 (W), 133.575
- 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 123.675 (RWY 17/35), 123.95 (RWY 12L/30R), 126.7 (RWY 04/22, 12R/30L)
- 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 Minneapolis
- Departure 124.7 (SOUTH OR EAST OF ARR RWY · COULT · HESTIN · KBREW +10 more departures), 125.75 (NORTH OR WEST OF ARR RWY · COULT · HESTIN · KBREW +10 more departures), 132.975 (E OF DEP RWY 17)
- 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 Minneapolis
- Approach 118.725 (RWY 35), 119.3 (RWY 04/22, 12L/30R, 17), 126.95 (RWY 12R/30L)
- 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.
Also
- UNICOM 122.95
- A ground station run by the FBO rather than the FAA, for fuel, parking and airport services. Use it for services. Where the field has no separate CTAF, the same frequency doubles as the advisory frequency.
- 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 (16 more)
| 121.2 | CLASS B (NORTHEAST) |
|---|---|
| 124.7 | COULT DP (SOUTH/EAST), HESTIN DP (SOUTH/EAST), KBREW DP (SOUTH/EAST), LEINY DP (SOUTH/EAST), MEADOW LAKE DP (SOUTH/EAST), MINNEAPOLIS DP (SOUTH/EAST), ORSKY DP (SOUTH/EAST), ROCHESTER DP (SOUTH/EAST), SCHEP DP (SOUTH/EAST), SLAYER DP (SOUTH/EAST), SMERF DP (SOUTH/EAST), WLSTN DP (SOUTH/EAST), ZMBRO DP (SOUTH/EAST) |
| 125.75 | COULT DP (NORTH/WEST), HESTIN DP (NORTH/WEST), KBREW DP (NORTH/WEST), LEINY DP (NORTH/ WEST), MEADOW LAKE DP (NORTH/WEST), MINNEAPOLIS DP (NORTH/WEST), ORSKY DP (NORTH/WEST), ROCHESTER DP (NORTH/WEST), SCHEP DP (NORTH/WEST), SLAYER DP (NORTH/WEST), SMERF DP (NORTH/WEST), WLSTN DP (NORTH/WEST), ZMBRO DP (NORTH/WEST) |
| 126.35 | BAINY STAR, GOPHER STAR, KKILR STAR, MUSCL STAR |
| 126.5 | CLASS B (NORTHWEST) |
| 134.7 | CLASS B (SOUTH) |
| 135.475 | BLUEM STAR, KASPR STAR (RWY 12L/30R, 12R/30L, 4/22, 17), NITZR STAR, TORGY STAR |
| 239.275 | D-ATIS (ARR) |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 273.55 | LCL/P |
| 282.675 | PTD |
| 284.7 | COULT DP (SOUTH/EAST), DEP/S, HESTIN DP, MEADOW LAKE DP (SOUTH/EAST), MINNEAPOLIS DP (SOUTH/EAST), ORSKY DP, ROCHESTER DP, SCHEP DP, SLAYER DP, ZMBRO DP |
| 324.1 | PTD |
| 335.5 | APCH/P, BAINY STAR, BLUEM STAR, GOPHER STAR, KASPR STAR, KKILR STAR, MUSCL STAR, NITZR STAR, TORGY STAR |
| 335.65 | APCH/P DEP/P, COULT DP (NORTH/WEST), KBREW DP, LEINY DP, MEDOW LAKE DP (NORTH/WEST), MINNEAPOLIS DP (NORTH/WEST), SMERF DP, WLSTN DP |
| 348.6 | GND/P |
Every KMSP frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 120.8 (DEP), 135.35 (ARR) |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 133.2 |
| Ground | 121.8 (N), 121.9 (S), 127.925 (W), 133.575 |
| Tower | 123.675 (RWY 17/35), 123.95 (RWY 12L/30R), 126.7 (RWY 04/22, 12R/30L) |
| UNICOM | 122.95 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 118.725 · RWY 35 |
| Approach | 119.3 · RWY 04/22, 12L/30R, 17 |
| Approach | 126.95 · RWY 12R/30L |
| Departure | 124.7 · SOUTH OR EAST OF ARR RWY · COULT · HESTIN · KBREW +10 more departures |
| Departure | 125.75 · NORTH OR WEST OF ARR RWY · COULT · HESTIN · KBREW +10 more departures |
| Departure | 132.975 · E OF DEP RWY 17 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KMSP?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field tower is 123.675 (RWY 17/35), 123.95 (RWY 12L/30R), 126.7 (RWY 04/22, 12R/30L), calling "Minneapolis Tower". The tower is staffed 24 hours.
What is the ground frequency at KMSP?
Ground control at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field is 121.8 (N), 121.9 (S), 127.925 (W), 133.575. 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 KMSP?
ATIS at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field is 120.8 (DEP), 135.35 (ARR). Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KMSP?
Approach for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field is 118.725, working as "Minneapolis" (RWY 35). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KMSP?
Clearance delivery at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field is 133.2. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KMSP
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.