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Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles frequencies

Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles (16VG) in Cape Charles, VA 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.

What to say on 122.9

Nobody is sequencing traffic at 16VG, 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 Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles.

  • Inbound, 10 miles out Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing runway 04W, Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles.
  • Entering the pattern Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind runway 04W, Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles.
  • Before taking the runway Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing runway 04W, Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles.

Pattern direction is not always left here — check the 16VG traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if 16VG publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →

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CTAF122.9

Frequently asked

What is the CTAF at 16VG?

Coastal Seaplanes Cape Charles 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.

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

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