New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field frequencies
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG · KNBG) in New Orleans, LA is a towered field, staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT,SUN; CLSD HOL EXC 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 New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNBG tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT,SUN; CLSD HOL EXC BY NOTAM.. Outside those hours New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 123.8, 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 KNBG airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Navy New Orleans
- Clearance 128.35
- 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 Navy New Orleans
- Ground 121.6
- 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 123.8
- 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 New Orleans
- App/Dep 123.85
- 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 (13 more)
| 133.15 | MNSTR STAR (EAST) |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 256.9 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 263.0 | CD/P |
| 265.8 | PMSV METRO |
| 270.35 | GND/P |
| 279.55 | ATIS |
| 289.6 | BASE OPS |
| 290.3 | MNSTR STAR (EAST) |
| 340.2 | LCL/P |
| 381.8 | CG OPS |
| 5696.0 | CG OPS |
| 8984.0 | CG OPS |
Every KNBG frequency, as one table
| Clearance | 128.35 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.6 |
| Tower | 123.8 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 123.85 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNBG?
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field tower is 123.8, calling "Navy New Orleans Tower". The tower is staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT,SUN; CLSD HOL EXC BY NOTAM..
What frequency do I use at KNBG when the tower is closed?
Outside 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT,SUN; CLSD HOL EXC BY NOTAM., New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 123.8 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 KNBG?
Ground control at New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is 121.6. 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 KNBG?
App/Dep for New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is 123.85, working as "New Orleans". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KNBG?
Clearance delivery at New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field is 128.35. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KNBG
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.