Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) frequencies
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) (NRS · KNRS) in Imperial Beach, CA is a towered field, staffed 1600-0630Z MON-THU (1500-0600Z DT) AND 1600-0200Z++ FRI. CLSD FR 0200Z++ DAY PRIOR TIL 1600Z++ DAY FLW GOVT HOL.. 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 Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNRS tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1600-0630Z MON-THU (1500-0600Z DT) AND 1600-0200Z++ FRI. CLSD FR 0200Z++ DAY PRIOR TIL 1600Z++ DAY FLW GOVT HOL.. Outside those hours Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 120.65, 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 KNRS airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Taxi & takeoff Imperial Beach
- Tower 120.65
- 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 Socal
- App/Dep 125.15
- 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 (6 more)
| 125.15 | CLASS B (110-224 SAN 17,000 FT& BLW) |
|---|---|
| 239.25 | LCL/P |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 276.2 | ATIS |
| 285.575 | GND/P |
| 317.55 | APCH/P DEP/P, CLASS B (110-224 SAN 17,000 FT & BLW) |
Every KNRS frequency, as one table
| Tower | 120.65 |
|---|---|
| App/Dep | 125.15 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNRS?
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) tower is 120.65, calling "Imperial Beach Tower". The tower is staffed 1600-0630Z MON-THU (1500-0600Z DT) AND 1600-0200Z++ FRI. CLSD FR 0200Z++ DAY PRIOR TIL 1600Z++ DAY FLW GOVT HOL..
What frequency do I use at KNRS when the tower is closed?
Outside 1600-0630Z MON-THU (1500-0600Z DT) AND 1600-0200Z++ FRI. CLSD FR 0200Z++ DAY PRIOR TIL 1600Z++ DAY FLW GOVT HOL., Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 120.65 as the CTAF and report your position and intentions — there is nobody to clear you, so separation is yours.
What is the approach frequency for KNRS?
App/Dep for Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field) is 125.15, working as "Socal". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
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Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.