University Medical Center frequencies
University Medical Center (TA79) in Lubbock, TX has no control tower, so nobody is sequencing traffic here — you announce your own position on 131.5. Every frequency below is in the order you tune it. · Open on the map
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- CTAF 131.5
- 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 131.5
Nobody is sequencing traffic at TA79, 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 — 131.5 is not unique to University Medical Center.
- Inbound, 10 miles out
University Medical Center traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, one zero miles south, inbound landing, University Medical Center.
- Entering the pattern
University Medical Center traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, entering left downwind , University Medical Center.
- Before taking the runway
University Medical Center traffic, Skyhawk one two three four five, departing , University Medical Center.
Pattern direction is not always left here — check the TA79 traffic pattern before you announce a leg. The Chart Supplement is authoritative if TA79 publishes a call name that differs from the airport's. Full guidance →
Every TA79 frequency, as one table
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Frequently asked
What is the CTAF at TA79?
University Medical Center is non towered. The common traffic advisory frequency is 131.5 — announce your position and intentions on entry and on each leg of the pattern.
More about TA79
Frequencies from FAA NASR. For planning and education only; always verify against official sources.
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