San Bernardino International Airport frequencies
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD · KSBD) in San Bernardino, CA is a towered field, staffed 0700-2100. 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 San Bernardino International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KSBD tower is closed
The tower is staffed 0700-2100. Outside those hours San Bernardino International Airport has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.45, 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 KSBD airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi San Bernardino
- 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.
Taxi & takeoff San Bernardino
- Ground 121.8
- 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 119.45
- 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 127.0
- 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
- CTAF 119.45
- 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.
- UNICOM 122.975
- A ground station run by the FBO rather than the FAA, for fuel, parking and airport services. Use it for services. Where the field has no separate CTAF, the same frequency doubles as the advisory frequency.
By procedure & sector (3 more)
| 127.0 | CLASS C (NORTH-NE) |
|---|---|
| 279.65 | OPS |
| 318.2 | APCH/P DEP/P, CLASS C (NORTH-NE) |
Every KSBD frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 124.175 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 121.8 |
| Tower | 119.45 |
| CTAF | 119.45 |
| UNICOM | 122.975 |
| App/Dep | 127.0 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KSBD?
San Bernardino International Airport tower is 119.45, calling "San Bernardino Tower". The tower is staffed 0700-2100.
What frequency do I use at KSBD when the tower is closed?
Outside 0700-2100, San Bernardino International Airport has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.45 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 KSBD?
Ground control at San Bernardino International Airport is 121.8. 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 KSBD?
ATIS at San Bernardino International Airport is 124.175. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KSBD?
App/Dep for San Bernardino International Airport is 127.0, working as "Socal". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KSBD
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.