Pilot/Controller Glossary
DESIGNATED COMMON TRAFFIC ADVISORY FREQUENCY (CTAF) AREA
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
In Alaska, in addition to being designated for the purpose of carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an operating airport traffic control tower, a CTAF may also be designated for the purpose of carrying out advisory practices for operations in and through areas with a high volume of VFR traffic.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.