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* The Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) controls approaches and departures in the airspace   surrounding BWI, Andrews, Dulles, Reagan, Richmond and Martin State Airports
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* The Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control ([[TRACON]]) controls approaches and departures in the airspace surrounding BWI, Andrews, Dulles, Reagan, Richmond and Martin State Airports
 
* [http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/tracon/pct/mapsFrequency/ Here] is the Official FAA website with VHF frequencies and graphics depicting sectors within the airspace controlled by the Potomac Consolidated TRACON (PCT).
 
* [http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ato/tracon/pct/mapsFrequency/ Here] is the Official FAA website with VHF frequencies and graphics depicting sectors within the airspace controlled by the Potomac Consolidated TRACON (PCT).
* [http://dcartcc.org/facilities/pct/ Here] is an '''unofficial''' website with details about the TRACON, including airspace levels and classes
 
 
* All frequencies are in the AM mode. These are often used in parallel with one or more civil VHF aircraft frequencies, particularly during peak travel periods.
 
* All frequencies are in the AM mode. These are often used in parallel with one or more civil VHF aircraft frequencies, particularly during peak travel periods.
 
* Flights leaving Martin State sometimes use Baltimore Washington International's frequencies
 
* Flights leaving Martin State sometimes use Baltimore Washington International's frequencies
 
* Flights leaving Andrews often check in on Reagan National's frequencies
 
* Flights leaving Andrews often check in on Reagan National's frequencies
* Names in capitals are navigational fix names. These are often referred to on the air.
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* Frequencies can be found {{DB|a|1113|here}} as part of the BWI information
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* The Tracon frequencies for Reagan National can be found {{DB|a|1112|here}}
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* The Tracon frequencies for Dulles can be found {{DB|a|1111|here}}
  
==Special Flight Rules Area(SFRA)==
 
'''132.775 / 342.425''' East SFRA Sector<br>
 
'''127.325 / 236.775''' West SFRA Sector<br>
 
'''125.125 / 291.775''' South SFRA Sector<br>
 
  
==Baltimore Washington International Airport==
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==Member Airports/Air Bases==
Callsign: [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KBWI KBWI]
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; Maryland Airports/Bases
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* [[Joint Base Andrews (ADW) Prince George's County (MD)]]
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* [[Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) Anne Arundel County (MD)]]
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* [[Charles County (MD)#Maryland_Airport.2C_Indian_Head_.282W5.29|Maryland Airport, Indian Head]]
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* [[Prince George's County (MD) Public Airports]]
  
Updated sector names from PCT SOP
 
  
'''119.700 / 290.475''' PCT KBWI - South Final <br>
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; Virginia Airports/Bases
'''124.550 / 317.425''' PCT KBWI - GRACO-Hi <br>
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* [[Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) Chesterfield County (VA)]]
'''119.000 / 282.275''' PCT KBWI - North Final <br>
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* [[Culpeper Regional Airport (CJR) Culpeper County (VA)]]
'''126.750 / 291.625''' PCT KBWI - Chesapeake<br>
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* [[Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) Dinwiddie County (VA)]]
'''125.525 / 291.625''' PCT KBWI - Baltimore-Hi <br>
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* [[Fort Belvoir/Davison AAF]]
'''128.700 / 307.900''' PCT KBWI - WOOLY <br>
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* [[Hanover County Municipal Airport (OFP) Hanover County (VA)]]
'''133.750 / 254.350''' PCT KBWI - SWANN-Low <br>
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* [[Lake Anna Airport (7W4) Louisa County (VA)]]
* Chesapeake (Old Baltimore-BWI Approach)
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* [[Manassas Regional Airport (HEF) Manassas City (VA)]]
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* [[Marine Corps Base Quantico Prince William County (VA)]]
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* [[Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Arlington County (VA)]]
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* [[Richmond International Airport| (RIC) Henrico County (VA)]]
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* [[Shannon Airport (EZF) Spotsylv|hereania County (VA)]]
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* [[Stafford Regional Airport (RMN) Stafford County (VA)]]
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* [[Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (HWY) Fauquier County (VA)]]
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* [[Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) Loudoun County (VA)]]
  
==Dulles International Airport==
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Callsign: [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KIAD KIAD]
 
  
'''118.675 / 257.875''' PCT KIAD - LURAY<br/>
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'''120.450 / 306.925''' PCT KIAD - West Arrival MANNE<br/>
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'''123.825 / 254.250''' PCT KIAD - BUFFR  (Also Westminster 5 Arrival into BWI)<br/>
 
'''124.650 / 306.925''' PCT KIAD - South Arrival BARIN<br/>
 
'''125.050 / 350.200''' PCT KIAD - North Departure ASPER<br/>
 
'''125.800 / 306.925''' PCT KIAD - Final East IADFE<br/>
 
'''126.100 / 338.250''' PCT KIAD - North Arrival MULRR<br/>
 
'''126.650 / 350.200''' PCT KIAD - TILLY<br/>
 
'''126.825 / 239.025''' PCT KIAD - LUCKE<br/>
 
'''134.200 / 306.925''' PCT KIAD - Final West IADFW<br/>
 
'''135.775 / 306.925''' PCT KIAD - North/Northwest Approaches, Southern Departures RCOLA<br/>
 
'''120.100 /      ?''' PCT KIAD - This freq, along with '''128.425''' are used by ''Potomac Director''
 
when ILS approaches to parallel runways are occurring   
 
  
* Shenandoah (Old Dulles-IAD Approach)
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==Reagan (Washington National) Airport==
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[[Category:Maryland Civil Aviation]]
Callsign: [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDCA KDCA]
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[[Category:Maryland Civil Aviation Frequencies]]
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[[Category:Maryland Military Aviation]]
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[[Category:Maryland Military Aviation Frequencies]]
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[[Category:United States Air Force in Maryland]]
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[[Category:United States Air Force Frequencies in Maryland]]
  
'''118.300 / 306.300''' PCT KDCA - Final East DCAFE<br/>
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[[Category:Virginia Civil Aviation]]
'''118.950 / 257.200''' PCT KDCA - West 9500'& below TYSON <br/>
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[[Category:Virginia Civil Aviation Frequencies]]
'''119.300 / 335.500''' PCT KDCA - Approach ADWAR<br/>
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[[Category:Virginia Military Aviation]]
'''119.850 / 322.300''' PCT KDCA - West QJAAY <br/>
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[[Category:Virginia Military Aviation Frequencies]]
'''121.050 / 343.700''' PCT KDCA - West 10,000' up to FL 230 FLUKY <br/>
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[[Category:United States Air Force in Virginia]]
'''124.000 / 279.575''' PCT KDCA - Andrews for Arlington Flybys ADWFR<br/>
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[[Category:United States Air Force Frequencies in Virginia]]
'''124.200 / 269.000''' PCT KDCA - East ENSUE<br/>
 
'''124.700 / 338.200''' PCT KDCA - Final West DCAFW <br/>
 
'''125.650 / 348.725''' PCT KDCA - East 9500' & below KRANT <br/>
 
'''126.550 / 269.500''' PCT KDCA - East 10,000' up to FL 190 DAILY<br/>
 
'''128.350 / 270.275''' PCT KDCA - South East 19,000' down TO 3000' DEALE  <br/>
 
 
 
* Mount Vernon (Old Reagan Approach)
 
 
 
==Andrews Air Force Base ==
 
Callsign: [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KADW KADW]
 
 
 
'''119.300 / 335.500''' PCT KADW - Arrival <br/>
 
'''125.650 / 348.725''' PCT KADW - Departure <br/>
 
'''124.000 / 279.575''' PCT KADW - Discrete for Arlington Cemetery Fly-bys
 
 
 
==Richmond International Airport==
 
Callsign: [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KRIC KRIC]<br/>
 
 
 
'''118.200 / 288.275'''  PCT KRIC - Richmond Final RICFR<br/> 
 
'''126.400 / 282.375'''  PCT KRIC - Approach 031-170 Degrees TAPPA<br/>
 
'''126.800 / 398.200'''  PCT KRIC - Approach 321-030 Degrees FLTRK<br/>
 
'''134.700 / 307.200'''  PCT KRIC - Approach 171-320 Degrees COATT<br/>
 
 
 
; Charlottesville
 
'''120.525 /  257.750''' PCT KRIC - East sector CHOEA<br/> 
 
'''132.850 /  257.750''' PCT KRIC - West sector CHOWE<br/>
 
 
 
; Other
 
'''126.400 / 319.800'''  PCT KRIC - Approach Fort Lee, Middle Peninsula Regional and New Kent County <br/>
 
 
 
* James River (Old Richmond-RIC Approach)
 
 
 
==Dover Air Force Base ==
 
''Note: Dover AFB is not normally considered part of Potomac TRACON, however these freqs were part of an official list for PCT and are included here.''<br/>
 
Callsign: [http://www.airnav.com/airport/KDOV KDOV]<br/>
 
'''132.425 / 257.8750''' PCT KDOV? - RIDGELY AIRPARK / DOVER <br/>
 
 
 
==Norfolk==
 
''Note: This location is not part of the Potomac TRACON; however flights are often heard in the DC area leaving or entering this area'' <br>
 
 
 
'''119.450 / 360.600'''  West Feeder<br>
 
'''126.050 / 370.925'''  East Feeder<br>
 
'''118.900 / 273.475'''  Midnight Configuration<br>
 
[[Category:Milcom]]
 
[[Category:Aircraft Monitoring]]
 

Latest revision as of 19:01, 20 November 2020

  • The Potomac Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) controls approaches and departures in the airspace surrounding BWI, Andrews, Dulles, Reagan, Richmond and Martin State Airports
  • Here is the Official FAA website with VHF frequencies and graphics depicting sectors within the airspace controlled by the Potomac Consolidated TRACON (PCT).
  • All frequencies are in the AM mode. These are often used in parallel with one or more civil VHF aircraft frequencies, particularly during peak travel periods.
  • Flights leaving Martin State sometimes use Baltimore Washington International's frequencies
  • Flights leaving Andrews often check in on Reagan National's frequencies
  • Frequencies can be found here as part of the BWI information
  • The Tracon frequencies for Reagan National can be found here
  • The Tracon frequencies for Dulles can be found here


Member Airports/Air Bases

Maryland Airports/Bases


Virginia Airports/Bases


Return to Wiki pages: Delmarva Milcom Monitoring, Delaware (US), District of Columbia (DC)
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