Beale Air Force Base — Beale Air Force Base, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBeale Air Force Base in Beale Air Force Base uses the IATA code BAB, with KBAB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from BAB
Beale Air Force Base
Beale Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in California, not a civilian or commercial airport, and BAB does not appear on standard airline booking systems as a result. Elevation at the base is 113 feet, served by a single runway built to military specifications. Yuba County Airport, a civilian general aviation field, lies just 12 kilometers away, while Sacramento International Airport is about 51 kilometers to the southwest and McClellan Airfield sits roughly 52 kilometers out. Travelers looking for commercial flights near this part of California's Central Valley should search Sacramento International rather than BAB, since access to the base itself stays restricted to military personnel, their families, and approved visitors.
Runways at Beale Air Force Base (BAB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 12001 ft (3658 m) | 300 ft (91 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Beale Air Force Base (BAB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | 940TH COMD POST | 25.602 MHz |
| APP | NORCAL APP | 125.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.35 MHz |
| DEP | NORCAL DEP | 125.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.6 MHz |
| MISC | SUPERVISOR OF FLYING | 138.5 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.98 MHz |
| POST | WING COMD POST | 32.1 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 140.875 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.4 MHz |
Airports near Beale Air Force Base (BAB)
- Yuba County Airport (MYV) — 12.2 km (7.6 mi)
- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) — 50.8 km (31.6 mi)
- McClellan Airfield (MCC) — 52.2 km (32.4 mi)
- Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) — 65.8 km (40.9 mi)
- Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC) — 69.5 km (43.2 mi)
- Travis Air Force Base (SUU) — 106.0 km (65.9 mi)
- Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF) — 113.5 km (70.5 mi)
- Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) — 127.5 km (79.2 mi)
Searches for BAB typically come from military families, contractors, or aviation enthusiasts rather than commercial travelers, since Beale has no public passenger terminal. Some searchers land on the code by mistake while actually looking for Sacramento-area civilian airports nearby.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Beale Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Beale Air Force Base is BAB.
What is the ICAO code for Beale Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Beale Air Force Base is KBAB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.