Randolph Air Force Base frequencies
Randolph Air Force Base (RND · KRND) in Universal City, TX is a towered field, staffed MON-FRI 1300-0100Z++, CLSD WEEKEND & FEDERAL 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 Randolph Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KRND tower is closed
The tower is staffed MON-FRI 1300-0100Z++, CLSD WEEKEND & FEDERAL HOL.. Outside those hours Randolph Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 120.5 (HANGOVER TWR), 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 KRND airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Taxi & takeoff Hangover
- Ground 119.65, 124.75 (HANGOVER TWR)
- 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 120.5 (HANGOVER TWR), 128.25
- 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 San Antonio
- Departure 127.1 (QERVO RNAV arrivals)
- 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 San Antonio
- Approach 124.45
- 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
- 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 (17 more)
| 125.1 | DNKIN RNAV STAR, POPPO RNAV STAR |
|---|---|
| 125.7 | CRVZA RNAV STAR |
| 127.1 | QERVO RNAV STAR |
| 239.8 | PMSV METRO |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 269.1 | QERVO RNAV STAR |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 290.225 | CRVZA RNAV STAR, DEP/P |
| 290.525 | ATIS |
| 291.1 | LCL/P (HANGOVER TWR) |
| 294.7 | LCL/P |
| 307.0 | DNKIN RNAV STAR, POPPO RNV STAR |
| 327.8 | ATIS (HANGOVER) |
| 335.625 | APCH/P |
| 338.35 | CD/P (RWY 15L/33R) |
| 353.75 | GND/P (HANGOVER TWR) |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every KRND frequency, as one table
| Ground | 119.65, 124.75 (HANGOVER TWR) |
|---|---|
| Tower | 120.5 (HANGOVER TWR), 128.25 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 124.45 |
| Departure | 127.1 · QERVO RNAV arrivals |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KRND?
Randolph Air Force Base tower is 120.5 (HANGOVER TWR), 128.25, calling "Hangover Tower". The tower is staffed MON-FRI 1300-0100Z++, CLSD WEEKEND & FEDERAL HOL..
What frequency do I use at KRND when the tower is closed?
Outside MON-FRI 1300-0100Z++, CLSD WEEKEND & FEDERAL HOL., Randolph Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 120.5 (HANGOVER TWR) 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 KRND?
Ground control at Randolph Air Force Base is 119.65, 124.75 (HANGOVER TWR). 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 KRND?
Approach for Randolph Air Force Base is 124.45, working as "San Antonio". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KRND
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.