The
Frequencies
| Frequency | Controller you are listening to: |
| 120.5 | Tower at San Francisco Int'l | 124.25 | San Francisco Ground Control (East) |
| 121.8 | San Francisco Ground Control (West) |
| 133.95 | Oakland Center |
| 135.65 | Bay Approach |
| 120.35 | Bay Approach |
| 120.9 | Bay Departure |
| 135.1 | Bay Departure |
| 118.85 | ATIS |
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As you listen to the various controllers, you will usually have a very good idea as to what airline the aircraft belongs to. However, there are a few that can leave you guessing for quite a while until you actually see the aircraft. Here is a list of 'unusual' call signs and the airline that is being referred to. |
|
Call Sign
|
Airline
|
| Cactus | America West |
| Waterski | TWA propellor planes |
| Eagle | American Eagle |
| Speedbird | British Airways |
| Dynasty | Mandarin Airlines |
| Red Rock | National Airlines |
| Snoopy2 | Can you guess who this is? |