MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field frequencies
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (NCA · KNCA) in Jacksonville, NC is a towered field, staffed OPR 1 OCT-30 APR 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU; 1300-2400Z++ FRI; 1 MAY-30 SEP 1400-0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. 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 MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNCA tower is closed
The tower is staffed OPR 1 OCT-30 APR 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU; 1300-2400Z++ FRI; 1 MAY-30 SEP 1400-0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. Outside those hours MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 134.95, 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 KNCA airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Taxi & takeoff New River
- Ground 121.8
- 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 134.95
- 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 Cherry Point
- App/Dep 119.35
- 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
- CTAF 134.95
- The common frequency pilots use to announce themselves to each other at a field with no operating control tower. Nobody is controlling traffic — you are self announcing. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern, and listen well before you transmit.
- 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 (11 more)
| 124.85 | ARR |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 244.775 | PMSV METRO |
| 253.3 | OPS |
| 254.275 | GND/P |
| 269.25 | CD/P |
| 279.575 | ARR |
| 288.325 | ATIS, NCA ASOS |
| 323.25 | LCL/S |
| 360.2 | LCL/P |
| 377.175 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Every KNCA frequency, as one table
| Ground | 121.8 |
|---|---|
| Tower | 134.95 |
| CTAF | 134.95 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 119.35 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNCA?
MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field tower is 134.95, calling "New River Tower". The tower is staffed OPR 1 OCT-30 APR 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU; 1300-2400Z++ FRI; 1 MAY-30 SEP 1400-0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-0100Z++ FRI.
What frequency do I use at KNCA when the tower is closed?
Outside OPR 1 OCT-30 APR 1300-0600Z++ MON-THU; 1300-2400Z++ FRI; 1 MAY-30 SEP 1400-0700Z++ MON-THU; 1400-0100Z++ FRI, MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 134.95 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 KNCA?
Ground control at MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field is 121.8. 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 KNCA?
App/Dep for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field is 119.35, working as "Cherry Point". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KNCA
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.