Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) frequencies
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD · KNTD) in Point Mugu, CA is a towered field, staffed 1500-0700Z++, CLSD HOL, OT CTC LOS ANGELES CENTER. 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 Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNTD tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1500-0700Z++, CLSD HOL, OT CTC LOS ANGELES CENTER. Outside those hours Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 124.85 (primary), 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 KNTD airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Point Mugu
- ATIS 125.55
- 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 120.75
- 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 Point Mugu
- 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 124.85 (primary), 126.2 (secondary)
- 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 Point Mugu
- App/Dep 128.65
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
Also
- Flight service 135.5 (LOW)
- Flight Service handles briefings, flight plans and en route advisories, reached here through a remote outlet. Open and close VFR flight plans, and get updated weather in the air. 1-800-WX-BRIEF reaches the same specialists from the ground.
- 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 (16 more)
| 120.4 | GUERA STAR |
|---|---|
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 267.5 | BASE OPS |
| 269.225 | SFA |
| 279.55 | CD/P |
| 290.375 | LCL/P |
| 305.6 | ANG OPS |
| 307.275 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 327.1 | SANTA BARBARA RCAG (LOW) |
| 335.5 | APCH/P DEP/P |
| 340.2 | LCL/P |
| 350.25 | SFA |
| 353.925 | SFA |
| 360.2 | GND/P |
| 360.6 | GUERA STAR |
| 363.05 | ATIS |
Every KNTD frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 125.55 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 120.75 |
| Ground | 121.6 |
| Tower | 124.85 (primary), 126.2 (secondary) |
| Flight service | 135.5 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 128.65 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNTD?
Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) tower is 124.85 (primary), 126.2 (secondary), calling "Point Mugu Tower". The tower is staffed 1500-0700Z++, CLSD HOL, OT CTC LOS ANGELES CENTER.
What frequency do I use at KNTD when the tower is closed?
Outside 1500-0700Z++, CLSD HOL, OT CTC LOS ANGELES CENTER, Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 124.85 (primary) 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 KNTD?
Ground control at Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) 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 ATIS frequency at KNTD?
ATIS at Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) is 125.55. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KNTD?
App/Dep for Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) is 128.65, working as "Point Mugu". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KNTD?
Clearance delivery at Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) is 120.75. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KNTD
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.