Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
What is common traffic advisory frequency?
A Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) is a designated radio frequency that pilots use to broadcast their position and intentions when operating near an airport, especially at fields without an active control tower.
Also known as: CTAF
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