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Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field frequencies

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA · KNPA) in Pensacola, FL is a towered field, staffed 1300-0300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT; 2100-0230Z++ SUN, HOL 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 Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

When the KNPA tower is closed

The tower is staffed 1300-0300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT; 2100-0230Z++ SUN, HOL BY NOTAM.. Outside those hours Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 120.7, 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 KNPA airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.

Before taxi Sherman

ATIS 124.35
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 134.1
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 Sherman

Ground 121.7
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 120.7
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 Pensacola

App/Dep 120.65
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 (8 more)
120.65CLASS C
266.8ATIS
268.7CD/P
270.8APCH/P DEP/P, CLASS C
312.1BASE OPS
336.4GND/P
340.2LCL/P
359.6PMSV METRO
Every KNPA frequency, as one table
ATIS124.35
Clearance134.1
Ground121.7
Tower120.7
App/Dep120.65

Frequently asked

What is the tower frequency at KNPA?

Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field tower is 120.7, calling "Sherman Tower". The tower is staffed 1300-0300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT; 2100-0230Z++ SUN, HOL BY NOTAM..

What frequency do I use at KNPA when the tower is closed?

Outside 1300-0300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT; 2100-0230Z++ SUN, HOL BY NOTAM., Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 120.7 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 KNPA?

Ground control at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is 121.7. 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 KNPA?

ATIS at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is 124.35. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.

What is the approach frequency for KNPA?

App/Dep for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is 120.65, working as "Pensacola". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.

Where do I get my clearance at KNPA?

Clearance delivery at Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field is 134.1. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.

More about KNPA

Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.