Beale Air Force Base

KBAB / BAB

Beale Air Force Base, US

KBAB (BAB) Beale Air Force Base — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations

15 official charts for Beale Air Force Base (KBAB / BAB) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.

Charts (15) Operations Frequencies Official AIP FAQ

KBAB Airport Charts & Approach Plates

Official charts for Beale Air Force Base published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.

Airport Diagrams 1

Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 6

Hot Spots & Warnings 2

Takeoff Minimums 1

Additional Charts 5

All charts sourced from official AIP publication. Last updated: April 8, 2026. Always verify with the official AIP before flight.

Airport Operations

Beale Air Force Base is a private use military facility operating H24 weekdays only, closed weekends and holidays. The airport has Class C airspace and requires contact with Wing Command Post 35 minutes prior to arrival.

Fuel & Services

Fuel Available
No
Fuel Types
J8
Operating Hours
OPR H24 FR 1400Z++ MON THRU 0600Z++ SAT, CLSD WKEND AND HOL

FUEL: NONE listed in operations, but J8 mentioned in remarks

Parking & Handling

Landing Fees
No landing fee

Published Approach Procedures

HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 15 HI-ILS OR LOC Z RWY 33 HI-TACAN Z RWY 15 HI-TACAN Z RWY 33 ILS OR LOC Y RWY 15 ILS OR LOC Y RWY 33 RNAV (GPS) RWY 15 RNAV (GPS) RWY 33 TACAN Y RWY 15 TACAN Y RWY 33

Special Procedures

Private use only. Wing Comd Post contact required 35 min prior ETA with intentions on 321.0

PPL / GA Operations

Private use only facility. Left traffic pattern for RWY 15. Active construction notice. Hot spots present on field.

Source: AIP data extracted Apr 8, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source

Radio Frequencies

10 frequencies
Tower
119.400
MHz
TWR
Ground
121.600
MHz
GND
Approach
125.400
MHz
NORCAL APP
ATIS
27.350
MHz
ATIS
Departure
125.400
MHz
NORCAL DEP
PMSV
23.980
MHz
PMSV METRO
ACP
25.602
MHz
940TH COMD POST
POST
32.100
MHz
WING COMD POST
MISC
138.500
MHz
SUPERVISOR OF FLYING
PTD
140.875
MHz
PTD
Emergency Frequency
121.500
International Emergency

Usage Instructions:

Tower: Airport traffic control
Ground: Surface movement control
Approach: Terminal area control
ATIS: Automated weather & airport info
• Click any frequency to copy to clipboard
• Always verify frequencies with current charts before flight
• Frequencies may change - check NOTAMs for updates
Data Source: Frequencies are sourced from OurAirports.com, updated daily. Always verify current frequencies using official airport charts, AIP publications, or contact the airport directly. Frequencies may change due to operational requirements or regulatory updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many charts are available for KBAB (BAB) Beale Air Force Base?

We list 15 official charts for KBAB, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.

Where can I find instrument approach plates for KBAB?

All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KBAB (BAB) Beale Air Force Base are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.

Are the charts for KBAB free?

Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.

How often are charts updated?

Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.