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Harvard State frequencies

Harvard State (08K) in Harvard, NE has no control tower, so nobody is sequencing traffic here — you announce your own position on 122.9. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it. · Open on the map

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CTAF 122.9
The common frequency pilots use to announce themselves to each other at a field with no operating control tower. Nobody is controlling traffic — you are self announcing. Report your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern, and listen well before you transmit.

Also

Flight service 119.4 (LOW)
Flight Service handles briefings, flight plans and en route advisories, reached here through a remote outlet. Open and close VFR flight plans, and get updated weather in the air. Call Flight Service at 1-800-992-7433 to reach the same specialists from the ground.

What to say on 122.9

Nobody is sequencing traffic at 08K, so every call is you telling other aircraft where you are. Open and close with the field name so a pilot tuned to a shared frequency knows which airport you mean — 122.9 is not unique to Harvard State.

  • Inbound, 10 miles out Harvard State traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing runway 14, Harvard State.
  • Entering the pattern Harvard State traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind runway 14, Harvard State.
  • Before taking the runway Harvard State traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing runway 14, Harvard State.

Pattern direction is not always left here — check the 08K traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if 08K publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →

By procedure & sector (1 more)
278.8HASTINGS RCAG (LOW)
Every 08K frequency, as one table
CTAF122.9
Flight service119.4 (LOW)

Frequently asked

What is the CTAF at 08K?

Harvard State is non towered. The common traffic advisory frequency is 122.9 — announce your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.

More about 08K

Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.

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