Methodist/Charlton Building frequencies

Methodist/Charlton Building (MN56) in Rochester, MN 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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Taxi & takeoff

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 MN56, 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 Methodist/Charlton Building.

Inbound, 10 miles out Methodist Charlton Building traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing, Methodist Charlton Building.
Entering the pattern Methodist Charlton Building traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind , Methodist Charlton Building.
Before taking the runway Methodist Charlton Building traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing , Methodist Charlton Building.

Pattern direction is not always left here — check the MN56 traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if MN56 publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →

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CTAF	122.9

Frequently asked

What is the CTAF at MN56?

Methodist/Charlton Building 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.

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