Moffett Federal Airfield frequencies
Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ · KNUQ) in Mountain View, CA is a towered field, staffed 1500-0700Z++. 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 Moffett Federal Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KNUQ tower is closed
The tower is staffed 1500-0700Z++. Outside those hours Moffett Federal Airfield has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.55, 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 KNUQ airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Moffett
- ATIS 124.175
- 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.
- ASOS/AWOS 124.175
- An automated weather station reading the field conditions aloud — wind, visibility, ceiling, temperature and altimeter. It replaces ATIS at a field with no controller to record one. Get the altimeter setting before you descend below the transition altitude.
Taxi & takeoff Moffett
- Ground 121.85
- 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 119.55
- 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 Norcal
- Departure 120.1
- Departure control is the radar facility working aircraft climbing out of the area. Tower hands you off after takeoff. Check in with your altitude leaving and your assigned altitude.
Arrival Norcal
- Approach 120.1 (initial contact), 133.95 (secondary), 134.5 (secondary), 135.2
- Approach control is the radar facility sequencing arrivals into the area. Call inbound for flight following or an instrument approach, with your position, altitude and request.
Also
- CTAF 119.55
- 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 (18 more)
| 121.3 | WOODSIDE DP |
|---|---|
| 134.1 | SFA |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 259.65 | LCL/P |
| 270.35 | DEP/P, WOODSIDE DP |
| 278.95 | GND/P |
| 283.0 | ATIS |
| 290.25 | APCH/P, APCH/P IC, APCH/S |
| 296.75 | CD/P |
| 300.4 | SFA |
| 317.6 | APCH/S |
| 325.2 | SFA |
| 328.4 | SFA |
| 338.2 | APCH/S |
| 341.3 | PMSV METRO |
| 349.4 | ALCP |
| 363.6 | SFA |
| 379.1 | APCH/P |
Every KNUQ frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 124.175 |
|---|---|
| ASOS/AWOS | 124.175 |
| Ground | 121.85 |
| Tower | 119.55 |
| CTAF | 119.55 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 120.1 · initial contact |
| Approach | 133.95 · secondary |
| Approach | 134.5 · secondary |
| Approach | 135.2 |
| Departure | 120.1 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KNUQ?
Moffett Federal Airfield tower is 119.55, calling "Moffett Tower". The tower is staffed 1500-0700Z++.
What frequency do I use at KNUQ when the tower is closed?
Outside 1500-0700Z++, Moffett Federal Airfield has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.55 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 KNUQ?
Ground control at Moffett Federal Airfield is 121.85. 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 KNUQ?
ATIS at Moffett Federal Airfield is 124.175. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KNUQ?
Approach for Moffett Federal Airfield is 120.1, working as "Norcal" (initial contact). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KNUQ
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.