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Airport operationsQuestion 178 of 934

A pilot plans to land at an airport that has no operating control tower. What does the PHAK say about two-way radio?

  1. It is required, and the pilot must call the FSS first
  2. Not required, but announcing intentions is good practice
  3. It is required, and the pilot must use the tower frequency
  4. It is not allowed, because no controller is on duty
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Correct answer: Not required, but announcing intentions is good practice

At a nontowered airport, two-way radio is not required. Pilots should still announce intentions on the proper frequency.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 14: Airport Operations — Nontowered Airport, page 336

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026