Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field frequencies
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (NBC · KNBC) in Beaufort, SC is a towered field, staffed OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM.. 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 Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNBC tower is closed
The tower is staffed OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM.. Outside those hours Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.05, 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 KNBC airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Beaufort
- Clearance 128.15
- 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 Beaufort
- Ground 128.15
- 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 119.05
- 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 Beaufort
- App/Dep 123.7 (3000 FT & BLW), 125.125 (ABV 3000 FT)
- 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 132.925 (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 (16 more)
| 243.0 | EMERG |
|---|---|
| 254.375 | CD/P |
| 264.5 | PMSV METRO |
| 269.125 | APCH/P DEP/P (3000 FT & BLW) |
| 279.525 | ATIS |
| 281.8 | PTD (BASE OPS) |
| 292.125 | APCH/P DEP/P (ABV 3000 FT) |
| 298.875 | SFA |
| 317.775 | SFA |
| 323.275 | SFA |
| 342.875 | LCL/P |
| 348.625 | GND/P |
| 363.15 | LCL/S |
| 363.2 | SAVANNAH RCAG (LOW) |
| 372.0 | SFA |
| 379.275 | SFA |
Every KNBC frequency, as one table
| Clearance | 128.15 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 128.15 |
| Tower | 119.05 |
| Flight service | 132.925 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 123.7 · 3000 FT & BLW |
| App/Dep | 125.125 · ABV 3000 FT |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNBC?
Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field tower is 119.05, calling "Beaufort Tower". The tower is staffed OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM..
What frequency do I use at KNBC when the tower is closed?
Outside OPR 1200-0400Z++ MON-THU, 1200-2400Z++ FRI, 2000-2200Z++ SUN, CLSD SAT AND HOL, OT BY NOTAM., Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.05 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 KNBC?
Ground control at Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is 128.15. 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 KNBC?
App/Dep for Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is 123.7, working as "Beaufort" (3000 FT & BLW). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KNBC?
Clearance delivery at Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field is 128.15. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KNBC
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.