Long Lake Helipad frequencies
Long Lake Helipad (82MI) in Traverse City, MI 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 82MI, 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 Long Lake Helipad.
- Inbound, 10 miles out
Long Lake Helipad traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing, Long Lake Helipad.
- Entering the pattern
Long Lake Helipad traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind , Long Lake Helipad.
- Before taking the runway
Long Lake Helipad traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing , Long Lake Helipad.
Pattern direction is not always left here — check the 82MI traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if 82MI publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →
Every 82MI frequency, as one table
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Frequently asked
What is the CTAF at 82MI?
Long Lake Helipad 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 82MI
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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