Chena Marina frequencies
Chena Marina (AK28) in Fairbanks, AK has no control tower, so nobody is sequencing traffic here — you announce your own position on 118.3. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it. · Open on the map
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- CTAF 118.3
- 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 118.3
Nobody is sequencing traffic at AK28, 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 — 118.3 is not unique to Chena Marina.
- Inbound, 10 miles out
Chena Marina traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing runway 18, Chena Marina.
- Entering the pattern
Chena Marina traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind runway 18, Chena Marina.
- Before taking the runway
Chena Marina traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing runway 18, Chena Marina.
Pattern direction is not always left here — check the AK28 traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if AK28 publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →
Every AK28 frequency, as one table
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Frequently asked
What is the CTAF at AK28?
Chena Marina is non towered. The common traffic advisory frequency is 118.3 — announce your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
More about AK28
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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