UNICOM vs CTAF
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UNICOM vs CTAF
I am a bit confused about the difference, when flying in the US, betweem UNICOM and CTAF. My questions are:
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- What is the difference between UNICOM and CTAF?
- Does it matter?
- Why do some airports have both a TWR and UNICOM frequency?
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What is the difference between UNICOM and CTAF?
Why do some airports have both a TWR and UNICOM frequency?
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Addressing the call to UNICOM is directing the call to (usually) the FBO on the field. i.e. for a taxi from the airport/fuel etc.
Otherwise direct your calls to TRAFFIC.
If it doesn't have a UNICOM/CTAF frequency then there is a general frequency 122.9 MULTICOM.
FIS.
Otherwise direct your calls to TRAFFIC.
If it doesn't have a UNICOM/CTAF frequency then there is a general frequency 122.9 MULTICOM.
FIS.