How to Listen to Your Local Air Traffic Control

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:09
Air traffic control (ATC) is responsible for providing crucial information to pilots around busy airports. They communicate with pilots on designated radio frequencies to keep airport operations running smoothly and safely. Their...
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Air traffic control (ATC) is responsible for providing crucial information to pilots around busy airports. They communicate with pilots on designated radio frequencies to keep airport operations running smoothly and safely. Their communication is also accessible to the public. Whether you are a student pilot, retired pilot or just want to know what's going on in the friendly skies, you can listen to air traffic controllers at work any time.

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Part 1 of 3:

Finding an Aviation Frequency

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Part 2
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Reading Aeronautical Sectional Charts

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Part 3
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Learning Pilot Lingo

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Warnings

  • In the unlikely event that you hear an emergency situation over a local frequency such as a plane about to crash, call the Emergency Services immediately.
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  • The first five minutes of each hour are designated for emergency transmitter testing, so tuning into the emergency frequency may be loud during these times, but don't worry!
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  • Some "scanners" are actually "transceivers," which allow two way communication. NEVER communicate on aviation frequencies. The penalties are severe!
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Things You'll Need

  • Scanner capable of receiving frequencies between 118.0 and 139.985 MHz
  • Aeronautical Chart or Airport/Facility Directory of your area to find the local frequency used by ATC.

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