KBAB · Beale Air Force Base
ICAO · US
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 12,001 ft. Max gradient: 0.06%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 161.3° | 12,001 ft | 300 ft | Concrete | Yes | 0.06% |
| 33 | 341.3° | 12,001 ft | 300 ft | Concrete | Yes | 0.06% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 10 frequencies
- ATIS ATIS 127.350
- GND GND 121.600
- TWR TWR 119.400
- APP NORCAL APP 125.400
- DEP NORCAL DEP 125.400
- ACP 940TH COMD POST 125.602
- MISC SUPERVISOR OF FLYING 138.500
- PMSV PMSV METRO 123.980
- POST WING COMD POST 132.100
- PTD PTD 140.875
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KBAB on LiveATC ↗
Navaids
- TACAN BAB
Beale
108.60 MHz · DME 108.60 · BOTH · MEDIUM
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 1 matched · 46 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Prior Permission Required for 24 hr PN,. Contact B before operating.
Watch for
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Prior Permission Required for 24 hr PN,. Contact B before operating.
ppr required
All translated remarks (1)
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Prior Permission Required for 24 hr PN,. Contact B before operating.
Raw FAA text · military remarks · operational
PPR 24 hr PN, ctc B
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (46 sentences)
- ·118 CALIFORNIA BEALE AFB (BAB)(KBAB) AF 6 E UTC–8(–7DT) N39º08.17´ W121º26.20´ 113 B TPA—See Remarks LRA NOTAM FILE BAB Not insp.
- ·RWY 15–33: H12001X300 (CONC–GRVD) PCN 84 R/B/W/T HIRL RWY 15: ALSF1.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 2.75º TCH 54´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 51´.
- ·S2 OX 2, 4 MILITARY— JASU (AM32A–60A) (A/M32A–86) 7(MC–1A) (MC–2A) FUEL J8 FLUID W SP LPOX LOX OIL O–128–133–148 TRAN ALERT Svc avbl 1500–0600Z‡ Mon–Fri exc federal hol.
- ·Acft that arr after 0600Z‡ will not be svcd until next duty day.
- ·Fleet svc avbl, 24 hr PN.
- ·Lavatory cart avbl for trans acft with prior coord.
- ·Aircrew will have to perform their own lavatory svc and cleanup.
- ·: Opr H24 from 1400Z‡ Mon thru 0600Z‡ Sat (2200L Fri) and/or by NOTAM; clsd wkend and hol, opening at 1400Z‡ the next duty day.
- ·See FLIP AP/1 Supplementary Arpt Remark.
- ·Issued PPR valid 1 hr +/– ETA, early/late arr/dep must be re–coord.
- ·No unannounced acft practice apch.
- ·Inbound tran acft obtain apvl from ctl twr DSN 368–9140 for acft practice apch prior to flight.
- ·No tran acft practice apch Mon–Fri 1400–0200Z‡, other times tran acft can exp lcl trng to receive priority.
- ·Tran acft with PPR number authorized single apch to full stop ldg.
- ·VIP parking rstd to acft with wingspan 85´ or less.
- ·Larger DV acft will park on cargo spots.
- ·CAUTION: Use extreme caution for unmanned acft in vcnty of Beale AFB.
- ·Beale AFB is lctd on a maj migratory bird flyway.
- ·Rwy 15–33 300 ft wide marked at 200 ft.
- ·TFC PAT TPA Rectangular pattern 1100 (987), overhead pattern 2100 (1987).
- ·Fighter type acft fly rgt tfc Rwy 15.
- ·CSTMS/AG/IMG Ltd Cstms and AG avbl to mil acft only, 24 hr PN rqrd.
- ·Ctc afld management at C530–634–2002 or DSN 368–2002.
- ·AFRC 940th Comd Post, DSN 368–1960, C530–634–1960.
- ·MISC Tran acft exp progressive taxi.
- ·Current wx obsn avbl via ATIS or ctc ATC.
- ·Tran aircrew should plan to arrive with appropriate comsec to complete entire msn.
- ·No Space–A pax support avbl on weekends, hol, and ACC family days.
+ 16 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
Field profile
Use
Private
Ownership
Military / Army
Scheduled service
No
FAA Chart Supplement
Designees in CA
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Noel Snider | Lincoln | CA | 17 nm |
| Mark William Montague | Auburn | CA | 22 nm |
| Joshua Beckham | Mcclellan | CA | 28 nm |
| Marc Nelson Ballif | Mcclellen | CA | 28 nm |
| Brett Rexford Mayes | Williams | CA | 33 nm |
| Robert Frankovich | Sacramento | CA | 34 nm |
| Michael Bruce Traud | Mather | CA | 36 nm |
| Jonathan Baror | Davis | CA | 38 nm |
| Scott Roberson | Chico | CA | 41 nm |
| David Michael Tranquilla | Truckee | CA | 59 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Michael Spencer | Beale Afb | CA | 4 nm |
| Michael Jay Poteet | Wheatland | CA | 7 nm |
| Peter Justyn Gryn | Wheatland | CA | 7 nm |
| Cody James Walker | Wheatland | CA | 7 nm |
| Michael Paul Arakelian | Marysville | CA | 7 nm |
| James Blaine White Iv | Marysville | CA | 7 nm |
| Carin Cooper Batham | Yuba City | CA | 10 nm |
| David Allen Lane | Yuba City | CA | 10 nm |
| Warren Edwin Williams | Yuba City | CA | 10 nm |
| Michael Robert York | Yuba City | CA | 10 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Paul Cook | Beale Afb | CA | 4 nm |
| Kevin Kiarie Mathenge | Beale Afb | CA | 4 nm |
| David Bradley Foster | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Eric John Krueger | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Thomas Royal Mcwhorter | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Derrick Jean Nelson | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Keith Allen Aronson | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Paul Wayne Trammell Jr | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Salvador Luna Jr | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
| Ashby Warren Johnson | Olivehurst | CA | 7 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Avionics Specialist, Inc. Lincoln, CA | 15 nm |
| Axcess Aviation Maintenance Services, Inc. Mcclellan, CA | 29 nm |
| Elite Air Interiors Mather, CA | 35 nm |
| Cafaro Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Paradise, CA | 36 nm |
| Davis Air Repair, Inc. Davis, CA | 40 nm |
| Catto Propellers Jackson, CA | 55 nm |
| Quality Aero Maintenance Acampo, CA | 57 nm |
| Lake Aero Styling & Repair Lakeport, CA | 69 nm |
| Stockton Propeller, Inc Stockton, CA | 70 nm |
| Cutting Edge Avionics San Andreas, CA | 70 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗