How do I listen to ATC frequencies?
How do I listen to ATC frequencies?
Most scanners pick up the entirety of the aircraft band. You can also listen to air traffic control facilities from around the world at websites including liveatc.net, globalair.com, airnav.com and radioreference.com.
What frequency do air traffic control towers use?
Most Common Aviation Frequencies and Allocations
| Frequency | Allocation |
|---|---|
| 118.000 – 121.950 MHz | Air Traffic Control (Towers and ARTCC’s) |
| 121.3 MHz | Ground |
| 121.7 MHz | Ground |
| 121.9 MHz | Ground |
What are the frequencies of air traffic control?
General Commercial Frequencies 118.000 – 121.950 Air Traffic Control (See AirNav) 121.975 – 123.650 Unicom, multicom, Flight Services, Traffic Advisory (CTAF) at uncontrolled airports 123.675 – 128.800 Air Traffic Control (See AirNav) 128.825 – 132.000 Company Airlines Operational Control 132.025 – 136.475 Air Traffic Control (See AirNav)
What are the radio frequencies used at airports?
At most small airports that don’t have control towers, the UNICOM frequency is used by the pilots use to talk to each other, usually 122.700, 122.800, 122.900, 123.000 or 123.050. Airports with control towers usually have an assigned Unicom channel of 122.950. Most airports large enough to have control towers have the following types of channels:
Are there national air traffic frequency allocations?
There are no official “national” company frequency allocations, however among larger airlines there are common frequencies that you will find used by each at many different airports.
Where can I listen to air traffic control?
If you are within listening range (10-15km/6-10 miles) of an airport and have an airband-capable (VHF 118-136 MHz) receiver, please consider becoming a LiveATC air traffic control feeder site.