NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field frequencies
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field (NFW · KNFW · FWH) in Fort Worth, TX is a towered field, staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; 1500-2300Z++ SAT & SUN, 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 NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNFW tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; 1500-2300Z++ SAT & SUN, OT BY NOTAM.. Outside those hours NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 120.95, 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 KNFW airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Navy Fort Worth
- Clearance 126.4
- 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 Fort Worth
- Ground 121.675
- 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 120.95
- 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 Lone Star
- App/Dep 125.8 (LIKES · MOTZA · WESAT arrivals; BOTCH · DALLAS AREA · GARLAND +2 more departures)
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
By procedure & sector (29 more)
| 118.1 | MOTZA STAR (SOUTH), WESAT STAR (SOUTH) |
|---|---|
| 124.3 | SASIE STAR, TRUUK RNAV STAR |
| 125.2 | DODJE STAR, REEKO STAR |
| 125.8 | BOTCH DP, DALLAS AREA DP, GARLAND DP, JOE POOL DP, LIKES STAR (SOUTH), MOTZA STAR (NORTH), NANDR RNAV DP, WESAT STAR (NORTH) |
| 125.9 | DODJE STAR |
| 128.775 | ARR |
| 135.975 | LIKES STAR (NORTH) |
| 226.9 | ROPER OPS |
| 239.05 | SFA |
| 254.325 | CD/P |
| 257.95 | APCH/P DEP/P, BOTCH DP, DALLAS AREA DP, GARLAND DP, JOE POOL DP, LIKES STAR, NANDR RNAV DP |
| 269.325 | LCL/P |
| 279.575 | GND/P |
| 282.275 | SASIE STAR, TRUUK RNAV STAR |
| 284.1 | OPS |
| 284.725 | LCL/S |
| 290.25 | SFA |
| 291.0 | MIL TRNG |
| 291.775 | BASE OPS |
| 292.5 | OPS |
| 306.95 | MOTZA STAR, WESAT STAR |
| 311.0 | ALCP |
| 342.55 | PMSV METRO |
| 343.65 | DODJE STAR, REEKO STAR |
| 351.675 | ATIS |
| 353.65 | SFA |
| 371.875 | ARR |
| 379.9 | APCH/S DEP/S |
| 381.6 | SFA |
Every KNFW frequency, as one table
| Clearance | 126.4 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.675 |
| Tower | 120.95 |
| App/Dep | 125.8 · LIKES · MOTZA · WESAT arrivals; BOTCH · DALLAS AREA · GARLAND +2 more departures |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNFW?
NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field tower is 120.95, calling "Navy Fort Worth Tower". The tower is staffed 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; 1500-2300Z++ SAT & SUN, OT BY NOTAM..
What frequency do I use at KNFW when the tower is closed?
Outside 1300-0500Z++ MON-FRI; 1500-2300Z++ SAT & SUN, OT BY NOTAM., NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 120.95 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 KNFW?
Ground control at NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is 121.675. 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 KNFW?
App/Dep for NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is 125.8, working as "Lone Star" (LIKES · MOTZA · WESAT arrivals; BOTCH · DALLAS AREA · GARLAND +2 more departures). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KNFW?
Clearance delivery at NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field is 126.4. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
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Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.