March Air Reserve Base Air Show This Weekend

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Southern California Air Show 2025

  • Dates: April 12–13, 2025
  • Location: March Air Reserve Base, Riverside County, CA
  • Highlights: Featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian SkyHawks Parachute Team. The event includes various civilian aerobatic performances, static aircraft displays, and local food and beverage vendors.
  • Admission: Free
  • Website: socalairshow.com
  • Scanner Policy: The official website does not provide specific information about the use of scanners. It’s recommended that you contact the event organizers directly for clarification.

Here is a list of common radio frequencies used at the March Air Reserve Base (MARB) in Riverside, CA. These frequencies cover various operations, including air traffic control, military operations, and other activities typically associated with the base:

March Air Reserve Base Radio Frequencies

1. Air Traffic Control (ATC)

  • Ground Control: 121.900 MHz
  • Tower (Local Control): 118.100 MHz
  • ATIS (Automated Terminal Information Service): 119.100 MHz
  • Clearance Delivery: 121.800 MHz

2. Military Operations

  • March AFB Approach (Arrival/Departure): 119.600 MHz
  • March AFB Departure: 124.550 MHz
  • Military Ground Control (Airborne Ops): 126.300 MHz
  • March AFB Military Operations (MOA): 123.800 MHz

3. Airfield/Runway Operations

  • March ARB Airfield Ops: 128.800 MHz
  • March ARB Maintenance Ops: 132.100 MHz

4. Weather Information

  • Weather Information Service (WIS): 135.500 MHz

5. UHF Military Frequencies (used by military aircraft and ground communications)

  • Air-to-Air (Tactical): 277.800 MHz
  • Air-to-Ground: 258.700 MHz

6. Base Operations (Non-ATC)

  • Base Operations: 134.450 MHz
  • Fire Department (EMS/Rescue): 151.070 MHz
  • Security Forces: 141.250 MHz

General Aviation (GA) Frequencies

  • Unicom (General Aviation): 122.700 MHz

Civilian Aircraft

  • March VOR (Radio Beacon): 113.800 MHz

Helicopter Operations

  • Helicopter Air-to-Air: 123.025 MHz
  • Helicopter Approach/Departure: 132.000 MHz

These frequencies are generally in use, but keep in mind that air traffic frequencies may be subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date frequencies, it’s always recommended to refer to official sources such as the FAA or the base’s published ATC charts. Air show performers may also utilize other air band frequencies not listed above.

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