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Alternate tower frequency

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 11:57 pm
by flykp
What is the specific reason for an alternate tower frequency and when would I use it?

Re: Alternate tower frequency

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:14 am
by Flocker
flykp wrote:What is the specific reason for an alternate tower frequency and when would I use it?
Someone flying in the vicinity, on frequency, with a stuck/open mic would be one reason I would use it.

Re: Alternate tower frequency

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 11:59 am
by Merlinspop
Flocker wrote:
flykp wrote:What is the specific reason for an alternate tower frequency and when would I use it?
Someone flying in the vicinity, on frequency, with a stuck/open mic would be one reason I would use it.
Also if Tower is working an emergency on the main freq.

Re: Alternate tower frequency

Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:00 pm
by 3Dreaming
It could be as simple as to much traffic. During high traffic times they may use 2 controllers coordinating traffic from different sides of the airport. Anyway listen to ATIS, and it will likely tell you if the alternate frequency is in use.