Whiteman Air Force Base frequencies
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL · KSZL) in Knob Noster, MO is a towered field, staffed 24, CLSD 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 Whiteman Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherWhen the KSZL tower is closed
The tower is staffed 24, CLSD HOL.. Outside those hours Whiteman Air Force Base has no operating control tower: it becomes a self announce field on 132.4, 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 KSZL airport page for the click sequence, and what to say on the radio.
Before taxi Whiteman
- ATIS 118.725
- 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 121.75
- 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 Whiteman
- Ground 119.125
- 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 132.4
- 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 Whiteman
- Departure 125.925
- 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 Whiteman
- Approach 127.45
- 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
- Flight service 135.575 (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.
- 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 (15 more)
| 41.0 | ARNG OPS |
|---|---|
| 49.65 | ARNG OPS |
| 139.0 | ARNG OPS |
| 239.025 | ATIS |
| 242.4 | ARNG OPS |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 284.0 | APCH/P |
| 311.0 | COMD POST |
| 318.8 | LCL/P |
| 321.0 | COMD POST |
| 323.15 | KNOB NOSTER RCAG (LOW) |
| 335.8 | CD/P |
| 343.65 | DEP/P |
| 372.2 | PTD |
Every KSZL frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 118.725 |
|---|---|
| Clearance | 121.75 |
| Ground | 119.125 |
| Tower | 132.4 |
| Flight service | 135.575 (LOW) |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| Approach | 127.45 |
| Departure | 125.925 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KSZL?
Whiteman Air Force Base tower is 132.4, calling "Whiteman Tower". The tower is staffed 24, CLSD HOL..
What frequency do I use at KSZL when the tower is closed?
Outside 24, CLSD HOL., Whiteman Air Force Base has no operating control tower and becomes a self announce field. Use 132.4 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 KSZL?
Ground control at Whiteman Air Force Base is 119.125. 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 KSZL?
ATIS at Whiteman Air Force Base is 118.725. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KSZL?
Approach for Whiteman Air Force Base is 127.45, working as "Whiteman". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
Where do I get my clearance at KSZL?
Clearance delivery at Whiteman Air Force Base is 121.75. Call before requesting taxi, with the current ATIS letter and your direction of flight.
More about KSZL
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.