Possible new KCLT freqencies

[jake_Braker]

I'm not sure how true this is, but I heard word that there's a chance that KCLT changed and added some new frequencies with the switch to the new tower. I'm not in the area for the time being and I don't understand jack about aviation, but if anybody is able to keep an ear out on the spectrum and keep us updated, that'd be awesome!
Much appreciated!

 

[ai8o]

Go to: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2202/00078AD.PDF.

This is the official FAA "AIRPORT DIAGRAM" listing of TOWER frequencies for KCLT.
IF KCLT tower frequencies are changed, they will be listed here, before being put into service.
This PDF is reissued every two months or so.

One caveat, KCLT has several "overflow" frequencies that are NOT listed on the PDF.
Which you may think are new or changed frequencies
They are not listed on the Airport diagam because they are not used all the time.
They are only used during periods of high traffic.

Also look at AirNav: KCLT - Charlotte/Douglas International Airport for approach and departure frequencies.

KCLT A/D frequencies are confusing.
They have different frequencies in use depending on altitude, range, and direction of approach.

The easiest way to descibe these is to compared them to an upside down wedding cake.
The lower the altitude, the smaller the circle.

I have a simplified graphic map showing this on my website at : https://www.yemiola.net/clt/clt.htm

Confused?
Don't PM.
Make a reply to this posting so other people can see what we are talking about.

Dan
AI8O

 

[Flyham]

Go to: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2202/00078AD.PDF.

This is the official FAA "AIRPORT DIAGRAM" listing of TOWER frequencies for KCLT.
IF KCLT tower frequencies are changed, they will be listed here, before being put into service.
This PDF is reissued every two months or so.

One caveat, KCLT has several "overflow" frequencies that are NOT listed on the PDF.
Which you may think are new or changed frequencies
They are not listed on the Airport diagam because they are not used all the time.
They are only used during periods of high traffic.

Also look at AirNav: KCLT - Charlotte/Douglas International Airport for approach and departure frequencies.

KCLT A/D frequencies are confusing.
They have different frequencies in use depending on altitude, range, and direction of approach.

The easiest way to descibe these is to compared them to an upside down wedding cake.
The lower the altitude, the smaller the circle.

I have a simplified graphic map showing this on my website at : https://www.yemiola.net/clt/clt.htm

Confused?
Don't PM.
Make a reply to this posting so other people can see what we are talking about.

Dan
AI8O

And they also have a MOU with " Atlanta Center ". I've been westbound between 4000-6000 ft heading towards Statesville and Hickory and have dealt with both Charlotte on 128.320 and Atlanta on 125.150. Technically instrument arrivals and departures are supposed to check in with ATL on 125.150, thru what I assume to be remote TXCVR at Barrett's Mtn (BZM) VOR.

 

[Chris0516]

This brings a question to mind. For airport frequencies. I look at RR, AirNav, and the FAA. While RR is the least confusing. Both AirNav and the FAA(obviously) are more accurate. But, They are a mess to get the proper airport data from. RR sorts it vertically. While the FAA n' AirNav also sort the data vertically. Is there a way for RR airport data to be more accurate?

 

[jake_Braker]

Yeah I can't understand airnav. It messes with me

 

[Chris0516]

Another thing on AirNav site that, while it does come from the FAA. The frequencies are used for more than one 'operation'. So, You end up having the same frequency in multiple times.

 

[jplyler]

No expert here but do spend quite a bit of time monitoring KCLT and live about 20 mi due north of the field so catch plenty of comms.

There were new frequencies for KCLT with the opening of the 3rd parallel runway several years ago but I don't think the new tower would trigger the same change.

There are a few frequencies that are not captured in the RR database that are definitely of interest. These are frequencies used between initial approach and tower, the use of which change primarily based on workload.

Basically the comms flow goes from one of the primary arrival frequencies to one of the follow then to tower.

119.0
127.7
132.7

Departure for the 'big guys' is tower > departure > center. The departure frequencies are listed as North / South but they appear to be more East/West centric.

The best thing to do, IMO, is to monitor comms while watching positions on adsbexchange.com. This will give you a very good idea of comms flow for arrivals and departures, as well as others flying over the area.

 

[jplyler]

No expert here but do spend quite a bit of time monitoring KCLT and live about 20 mi due north of the field so catch plenty of comms.

There were new frequencies for KCLT with the opening of the 3rd parallel runway several years ago but I don't think the new tower would trigger the same change.

There are a few frequencies that are not captured in the RR database that are definitely of interest. These are frequencies used between initial approach and tower, the use of which change primarily based on workload.

Basically the comms flow goes from one of the primary arrival frequencies to one of the follow then to tower.

119.0
127.7
132.7

Departure for the 'big guys' is tower > departure > center. The departure frequencies are listed as North / South but they appear to be more East/West centric.

The best thing to do, IMO, is to monitor comms while watching positions on adsbexchange.com. This will give you a very good idea of comms flow for arrivals and departures, as well as others flying over the area.

a little off-topic but another thing that is worth noting is that there is now very good ads-b ground coverage at KCLT that seems to coincide with the commissioning of the new tower. That's probably a coincidence but in any case someone close enough to KCLT has set up a new feed to provide that coverage so thanks to whoever set that up.