Southampton frequencies
Southampton (87N) in Southampton, NY 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.
Departure & arrival New York
- App/Dep 125.975
- One radar controller working both arrivals and departures — normal at a smaller TRACON. The same frequency takes your climb out and your inbound call.
What to say on 122.9
Nobody is sequencing traffic at 87N, 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 Southampton.
- Inbound, 10 miles out
Southampton traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing, Southampton.
- Entering the pattern
Southampton traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind , Southampton.
- Before taking the runway
Southampton traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing , Southampton.
Pattern direction is not always left here — check the 87N traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if 87N publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →
Every 87N frequency, as one table
| CTAF | 122.9 |
|---|---|
| App/Dep | 125.975 |
Frequently asked
What is the CTAF at 87N?
Southampton 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.
What is the approach frequency for 87N?
App/Dep for Southampton is 125.975, working as "New York". Call inbound for flight following or to begin an instrument approach.
More about 87N
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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