AI.VI.A.S1FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Skills
Select and activate appropriate frequencies.
Select and activate appropriate frequencies.
Bottom line
The key to communicating at an airport without an operating control tower is selection of the correct common frequency. A CTAF is a frequency designated for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating control tower.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-2) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- 14 CFR 91.131 (Operations in Class B airspace.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AIM 4-1-20 (Transponder and ADS-B Out Operation) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AFH ch. 13 (p. 13-15) — FAA-H-8083-3C
- PHAK ch. 14 (p. 14-23) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- AIM 6-3-2 (Obtaining Emergency Assistance) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
- AIM 4-3-13 (Traffic Control Light Signals) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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