McChord Air Force Base frequencies
McChord Air Force Base (TCM · KTCM) in Tacoma, WA is a towered field, staffed 24 hours. 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 McChord Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherBefore taxi Mcchord
- ATIS 135.825
- 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 Mcchord
- Ground 118.175
- 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 124.8
- 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 Seattle
- App/Dep 126.5
- 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
- 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 (13 more)
| 123.9 | GLASR STAR |
|---|---|
| 125.6 | JAWBN STAR |
| 134.1 | COMD POST |
| 243.0 | EMERG |
| 259.3 | LCL/P |
| 270.1 | D-ATIS |
| 273.45 | JAWBN STAR |
| 279.65 | GND/P |
| 338.2 | GLASR STAR |
| 342.3 | PMSV METRO (UNUSBL 095-102 BYD 34 NM BLW 9400 FT) |
| 349.4 | ALCP |
| 372.2 | PTD |
| 377.15 | APCH/P DEP/P |
Every KTCM frequency, as one table
| ATIS | 135.825 |
|---|---|
| Ground | 118.175 |
| Tower | 124.8 |
| Emergency | 121.5 |
| App/Dep | 126.5 |
Frequently asked
What is the tower frequency at KTCM?
McChord Air Force Base tower is 124.8, calling "Mcchord Tower". The tower is staffed 24 hours.
What is the ground frequency at KTCM?
Ground control at McChord Air Force Base is 118.175. 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 KTCM?
ATIS at McChord Air Force Base is 135.825. Listen before your first call and report the letter you have.
What is the approach frequency for KTCM?
App/Dep for McChord Air Force Base is 126.5, working as "Seattle". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about KTCM
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.