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Common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF)

The common frequency used by airport traffic to announce position reports in the vicinity of the airport.

Dictionary Term

Common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF)

Definitions

  • The common frequency used by airport traffic to announce position reports in the vicinity of the airport.
  • A frequency designed for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating control tower. The CTAF may be a UNICOM, Multicom, automated flight service station, or tower frequency and is identified in appropriate aeronautical publications.
  • A frequency designed for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating control tower. The CTAF may be a UNICOM, Multicom, FSS or tower frequency and is identified in appropriate aeronautical publications.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2021
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008