Summerdale Naval Outlying Field frequencies

Summerdale Naval Outlying Field (NFD · KNFD) in Summerdale, AL has no control tower, so nobody is sequencing traffic here — you announce your own position on 126.2. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it. · Open on the map

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Taxi & takeoff

CTAF 126.2: 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 126.2

Nobody is sequencing traffic at KNFD, 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 — 126.2 is not unique to Summerdale Naval Outlying Field.

Inbound, 10 miles out Summerdale Naval Outlying traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing runway 05, Summerdale Naval Outlying.
Entering the pattern Summerdale Naval Outlying traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind runway 05, Summerdale Naval Outlying.
Before taking the runway Summerdale Naval Outlying traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing runway 05, Summerdale Naval Outlying.

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

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CTAF	126.2

Frequently asked

What is the CTAF at KNFD?

Summerdale Naval Outlying Field is non towered. The common traffic advisory frequency is 126.2 — 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.