Tyndall Air Force Base frequencies

Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM · KPAM) in Panama City, FL is a towered field, staffed 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DAY.. 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 Tyndall Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

When the KPAM tower is closed

The tower is staffed 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DAY.. Outside those hours Tyndall Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 133.95, 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 KPAM airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.

Before taxi Tyndall

Clearance 118.05: 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 Tyndall

Ground 121.9: 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 133.95: 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 Tyndall

App/Dep 119.775 (SFC TO 5000 FT), 120.825 (SFC TO 5000 FT), 124.15 (ABV 5000 FT), 125.2 (ABV 5000 FT): 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 120.825 (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.

By procedure & sector (12 more)

139.9	PTD
254.4	ATIS
259.3	GND/P
263.15	LCL/P
290.625	PMSV METRO
317.45	APCH/P DEP/P (SFC TO 5000 FT)
338.35	APCH/P DEP/P (ABV 5000 FT)
348.7	CD/P
372.2	PTD
379.3	APCH/P DEP/P (SFC TO 5000 FT), PANAMA CITY RCAG (LOW)
381.3	COMD POST
392.1	APCH/P DEP/P (ABV 5000 FT)

Every KPAM frequency, as one table

Clearance	118.05
Ground	121.9
Tower	133.95
Flight service	120.825 (LOW)
App/Dep	119.775 · SFC TO 5000 FT
App/Dep	120.825 · SFC TO 5000 FT
App/Dep	124.15 · ABV 5000 FT
App/Dep	125.2 · ABV 5000 FT

Frequently asked

What is the tower frequency at KPAM?

Tyndall Air Force Base tower is 133.95, calling "Tyndall Tower". The tower is staffed 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DAY..

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

Outside 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1500-2300Z++ SAT-SUN, CLSD THANKSGIVING/CHRISTMAS DAY., Tyndall Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 133.95 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 KPAM?

Ground control at Tyndall Air Force Base is 121.9. 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 KPAM?

App/Dep for Tyndall Air Force Base is 119.775, working as "Tyndall" (SFC TO 5000 FT). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.

Where do I get my clearance at KPAM?

Clearance delivery at Tyndall Air Force Base is 118.05. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.

More about KPAM

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