Scottsdale Airport frequencies

Scottsdale Airport (SDL · KSDL · SCF) in Scottsdale, AZ is a towered field, staffed 0600-2100. 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 Scottsdale Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

When the KSDL tower is closed

The tower is staffed 0600-2100. Outside those hours Scottsdale Airport has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 119.9, 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 KSDL airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.

Before taxi Scottsdale

ATIS 118.6: 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 124.8: 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 Scottsdale

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 119.9: 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 Phoenix

App/Dep 120.7 (DSERT arrivals): 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 119.9: 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.
Flight service 122.2: 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 (5 more)

120.7	DSERT STAR
124.1	BLYTHE STAR, SUNSS STAR
125.5	HEL OPS
239.0	APCH/P DEP/P
256.9	SUNSS STAR

Every KSDL frequency, as one table

ATIS	118.6
Clearance	124.8
Ground	121.6
Tower	119.9
CTAF	119.9
Flight service	122.2
App/Dep	120.7 · DSERT arrivals

Frequently asked

What is the tower frequency at KSDL?

Scottsdale Airport tower is 119.9, calling "Scottsdale Tower". The tower is staffed 0600-2100.

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

Outside 0600-2100, Scottsdale Airport has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 119.9 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 KSDL?

Ground control at Scottsdale Airport 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 KSDL?

ATIS at Scottsdale Airport is 118.6. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.

What is the approach frequency for KSDL?

App/Dep for Scottsdale Airport is 120.7, working as "Phoenix" (DSERT arrivals). Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.

Where do I get my clearance at KSDL?

Clearance delivery at Scottsdale Airport is 124.8. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.

More about KSDL

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