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Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport frequencies

Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport (CQJ · KCQJ) in Colorado Springs, CO 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 KCQJ, 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 Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport.

  • Inbound, 10 miles out Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing, Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport.
  • Entering the pattern Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind , Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport.
  • Before taking the runway Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing , Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport.

Pattern direction is not always left here — check the KCQJ traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if KCQJ 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 KCQJ?

Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station Heliport 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.