Beale Air Force Base
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About Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base (AFB) (IATA: BAB, ICAO: KBAB, FAA LID: BAB) is a United States Air Force base in Yuba County, California. It is outside Linda, about 10 miles (16 km) east of the towns of Marysville and Yuba City, and about 40 miles (64 km) north of Sacramento.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
KBABNOTAMs
KBABReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 / 33 | 12,001 ft / 3,658 m | 300 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (10)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | 940TH COMD POST | 25.602 MHz |
| APP | NORCAL APP | 125.400 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.350 MHz |
| DEP | NORCAL DEP | 125.400 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.600 MHz |
| MISC | SUPERVISOR OF FLYING | 138.500 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.980 MHz |
| POST | WING COMD POST | 32.100 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 140.875 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.400 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (1)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)
Runway hot spots (1)
Showing 8 of 14 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEALE AFB CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | 1600 ft MSL | 4100 ft MSL |
| BEALE AFB CLASS C | Class C | Controlled | GND | 4100 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Beale Air Force Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Beale Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Beale Air Force Base is KBAB, and its IATA code is BAB.
Where is Beale Air Force Base located?
Beale Air Force Base is medium airport located in Beale Air Force Base, United States, at an elevation of 113 ft (34 m).
How many runways does Beale Air Force Base have?
Beale Air Force Base has 1 runway, the longest being 12,001 ft / 3,658 m.
What time zone is Beale Air Force Base in?
Beale Air Force Base is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Beale Air Force Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Beale Air Force Base is approximately 13° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Beale Air Force Base?
The nearest airport to Beale Air Force Base is Yuba County Airport (MYV), about 6.6 nm to the wsw, followed by River Highlands Ranch Airport and Sutter County Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Beale Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.