Navigation & Radio at Lehigh Valley International Airport
US
ABE
/
KABE
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 60281
Ref: 3356
A/D
118.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 60281
Ref: 3356
ATIS
126.975 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60282
Ref: 3356
ATIS
126.975 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60282
Ref: 3356
CLD
124.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60283
Ref: 3356
CLD
124.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60283
Ref: 3356
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 60284
Ref: 3356
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 60284
Ref: 3356
RDO
117.500 MHz
WILLIAMSPORT RDO
ID: 60285
Ref: 3356
RDO
117.500 MHz
WILLIAMSPORT RDO
ID: 60285
Ref: 3356
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 60286
Ref: 3356
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 60286
Ref: 3356
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60287
Ref: 3356
Navigation Aids
AB
NDB
0.400 MHz
Leehi
Location
Latitude:
40.585800°
Longitude:
-75.549599°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.112°
ID: 85201
FJC
VORTAC
117.500 MHz
Allentown
Location
Latitude:
40.726700°
Longitude:
-75.454803°
Elevation:
680 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.175°
DME Information
Channel:
122X
Frequency:
117.500 MHz
ID: 88010
FJC
VORTAC
117.500 MHz
Allentown
Location
Latitude:
40.726700°
Longitude:
-75.454803°
Elevation:
680 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.175°
DME Information
Channel:
122X
Frequency:
117.500 MHz
ID: 88010
Understanding Airport Navigation & Radio Communications
Radio Frequencies in Aviation
Radio frequencies are essential for communication between aircraft, air traffic control, and ground services. Here are the common types:
Common Frequency Types
- ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service): Continuous broadcast of airport conditions
- Ground: Communication with ground control for taxi instructions
- Tower: Communication with air traffic control tower
- Approach/Departure: Handling arriving and departing aircraft
- UNICOM/CTAF: Used at airports without control towers
Frequency Ranges
- VHF Band: 118.000 - 136.975 MHz
- Emergency: 121.5 MHz (International emergency frequency)
- Ground Control: Usually 121.6 - 121.9 MHz
- ATIS: Usually 108 - 118 MHz
- UNICOM: Typically 122.8 MHz (uncontrolled airports)
Navigation Aids (Navaids)
Navigation aids are electronic systems that help pilots determine their position and navigate safely. Here are the main types:
Types of Navaids
- VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range): Provides bearing information to aircraft
- DME (Distance Measuring Equipment): Gives slant-range distance to the station
- NDB (Non-Directional Beacon): Simple radio beacon for basic navigation
- TACAN (Tactical Air Navigation): Military version of VOR/DME
- VORTAC: Combined VOR and TACAN facility
Usage Types & Power Levels
- HI: High altitude navigation
- LO: Low altitude navigation
- TERM: Terminal area navigation
- Power Levels: HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW (affects range)
- RNAV: Area navigation capability
Important Notes
- Always verify frequencies and navaid status in current aviation publications
- Magnetic variation changes over time and should be considered when using navaids
- Some navaids may be out of service or have limited hours of operation
- DME distances are slant-range and may differ from actual ground distance