Navigation & Radio at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport
US
ABY
/
KABY
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
133.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 68885
Ref: 3359
CNTR
125.750 MHz
JACKSONVILLE CNTR
ID: 68886
Ref: 3359
CNTR
125.750 MHz
JACKSONVILLE CNTR
ID: 68886
Ref: 3359
CTAF
120.250 MHz
CTAF
ID: 68887
Ref: 3359
CTAF
120.250 MHz
CTAF
ID: 68887
Ref: 3359
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 68888
Ref: 3359
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 68888
Ref: 3359
RDO
122.600 MHz
MACON RDO
ID: 68889
Ref: 3359
RDO
122.600 MHz
MACON RDO
ID: 68889
Ref: 3359
TWR
120.250 MHz
TWR
ID: 68890
Ref: 3359
TWR
120.250 MHz
TWR
ID: 68890
Ref: 3359
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 68891
Ref: 3359
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 68891
Ref: 3359
Navigation Aids
AB
NDB
0.227 MHz
Putny
Location
Latitude:
31.456100°
Longitude:
-84.276199°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.456°
ID: 85198
AB
NDB
0.227 MHz
Putny
Location
Latitude:
31.456100°
Longitude:
-84.276199°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.456°
ID: 85198
PZD
VORTAC
116.100 MHz
Pecan
Location
Latitude:
31.655199°
Longitude:
-84.293098°
Elevation:
280 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.470°
DME Information
Channel:
108X
Frequency:
116.100 MHz
ID: 92864
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