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Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 14-01 Airtanker Base Frequency Change 2014

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The Interagency Aviation Information Bulletin 14-01 Airtanker Base Frequency Change 2014 () is a public-domain DOI Office of Aviation Services aviation safety document, republished here as a free chaptered HTML edition with a linked table of contents and the official PDF.

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Key points

  • The FAA assigns Air-to-Air AM frequencies for Airtanker Bases annually, typically using 123.975 MHz.
  • New frequency assignments and changes for Airtanker Bases are effective immediately for the fire season of 2014.
  • Several Airtanker Bases have received new frequency assignments, with notable changes highlighted in red in the document.
  • The document includes a detailed list of Airtanker Bases with their corresponding new frequencies and locations.
  • Contact information for inquiries is provided, including the NIFC/NIICD/CDO Coordinator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the frequency changes mentioned in the document?

The frequency changes are made to ensure effective communication for Airtanker Bases during the fire season.

How often does the FAA review and assign frequencies for Airtanker Bases?

The FAA reviews and engineers all aviation Air-to-Air AM frequencies for Airtanker Bases each year.

What should I do if I have questions about the frequency changes?

You can contact the NIFC/NIICD/CDO Coordinator Garold (Gary) Stewart at 208-387-5718 or the on Duty CDO at 208-378-5644.

Are there any Airtanker Bases that have closed or moved?

Yes, the Stockton CA Airtanker Base has been closed and moved to the Castle (Merced) CA base.

What frequency is most commonly used for Airtanker Bases?

The frequency 123.975 MHz is usually assigned for Airtanker Bases, although alternative frequencies may be assigned if necessary.

Document

OAS - 28A (12/12)

Interagency Aviation

Information Bulletin

No. IAIB 14 - 01 Date: March 1 3 , 2014 Page 1 of 2 Subject: Airt anker Base Frequency Change 2014 Area of Concern: All Aviation Users Discussion: The FAA reviews and engineers all aviation Air - to - Air AM frequencies for all Airt anker Bases each year. Usually, the frequency 123.975 MHz is assigned for this purpose. However, if the frequency is not available at a given location, the FAA will engineer an alternative frequency. Due to engineering restrictions there are several new frequency assignments/changes to the National Airtanker Bases frequencies for fire season 2014 . While most bases retain 123.975 as the RAMP frequency, notable changes are highlighted in red. These changes are effective immediately .

Freq in 2014 FAA ATB Approved LAT LONG City State FAA ID directory Freq Notes Great Basin Area 40 36 27 N 116 52 21 W Battle Mountain NV BAM 123.975 123.925 New FAA Assignment 43 33 56 N 116 12 52 W Boise ID BOI 123.975 133.575 New FAA Assignment 37 42 28 N 113 05 21 W Cedar City UT CDC 123.975 124.375 New FAA Assignment 41 08 03 N 111 58 24 W Hill AFB (Ogden) UT HIF 123.975 125.825 New FAA Assignment 42 00 61 N 117 43 62 W McDermitt NV/OR 26U N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 40 36 32 N 112 20 53 W Tooele (SEAT) UT TVY 123.975 125.825 New FAA Assignment 42 28 59 N 114 28 39 W Twin Falls ID TWF 123.975 125.825 New FAA Assignment Northern Rockies Area 46 15 07 W 114 07 35 W Hamilton (SEAT) MT 6S5 N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 47 02 60 N 109 27 22 W Lewistown (SEAT) MT LWT N/A 123.925 New FAA Assignment 47 28 27 N 114 54 18 W Plains (SEAT) MT S34 N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 47 33 60 N 114 06 25 W Ronan (SEAT) MT S70 N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment Northwest Area 47 23 59 N 120 12 13 W Wenatchee (SEAT) WA EAT N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment Pacific Southwest Area 37 22 39 N 120 33 40 W Castle (Merced) CA MER N/A 123.975 New, FS Base 38 39 38 N 121 23 32 W McClellan CA MCC N/A 126.925 New FAA Assignment 37 53 23 N 121 14 22 W Stockton CA SCK 123.975 N/A Closed - moved to MER Rocky Mountain Area 40 10 16 N 103 12 36 W Akron (SEAT) CO AKO N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 38 25 49 N 105 06 13 W Canon City (SEAT) CO 1V6 N/A 123.925 New FAA Assignment 42 54 07 N 106 27 36 W Casper WY CPR N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 37 18 09 N 108 37 53 W Cortez (SEAT) CO CEZ N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment No. IAIB 14 - 01 Date: March 1 3 , 2014 Page 2 of 2 Freq in 2014 FAA ATB Approved LAT LONG City State FAA ID directory Freq Notes Rocky Mountain Area (continued) 40 29 35 N 107 31 17 W Craig (SEAT) CO CAG N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 40 26 47 N 105 00 27 W Fort Collins CO FNL 123.975 123.725 New FAA Assignment 39 54 49 N 105 07 14 W Jeffco (Denver) CO BJC 123.975 125.225 New FAA Assignment 43 22 10 N 103 23 30 W Hot Springs (SEAT) SD HSR N/A 120.125 New FAA Assignment 40 03 17 N 106 22 12 W Kremmling (SEAT) CO 20V N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 45 55 10 N 102 06 33 W Lemmon (SEAT) SD LEM N/A 120.125 New FAA Assignment 38 30 31 N 107 53 43 W Montrose (SEAT) CO MTJ N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 44 02 92 N 101 35 93 W Pierre (SEAT) SD PIR N/A 120.125 New FAA Assignment 38 17 03 N 104 29 16 W Pueblo CO PUB 123.975 124.425 New FAA Assignment 41 47 59 N 107 12 25 W Rawlins (SEAT) WY RWL N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment 43 58 07 N 107 57 04 W Worland (SEAT) WY WRL N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment Southern Area 32 24 40 N 99 40 54 W Abilene TX ABI N/A 134.075 CWN - TX State/Order MRB 30 11 40 N 97 40 11 W Austin TX AUS N/A 124.975 CWN - TX State/Order MRB 35 02 13 N 85 12 18 W Chattanooga TN CHA 128.425 134.725 New FAA Assignment 35 48 53 N 83 59 53 W Knoxville TN TYS N/A 133.500 CWN Base 37 05 21 N 84 04 25 W London KY LOZ N/A 127.000 CWN Base 32 23 02 N 94 42 41 W Longview TX GGG N/A 125.825 CWN - TX State/Order MRB 31 56 33 N 102 12 06 W Midland TX MAF N/A 118.775 CWN - TX State/Order MRB Southwest Area 33 48 55 N 109 58 54 W Whiteriver (SEAT) AZ E24 N/A 123.975 New FAA Assignment Please contact the NIFC/NIICD/CDO Coordinator Garold (Gary) Stewart at 208 - 387 - 5718 or the on Duty CDO at 208 - 378 - 5644 if you have any questions or concerns.

/s/ Keith Raley /s/ Gary Morgan Keith Raley Gary Morgan Chief, Aviation Safety & Acting Branch Chief, Aviation Program Evaluations Safety Management Systems

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