Navigation & Radio at Kodiak Airport
US
ADQ
/
PADQ
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.100 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 61929
Ref: 5353
ATIS
135.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61930
Ref: 5353
CTAF
119.800 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61931
Ref: 5353
FSS
119.800 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 61932
Ref: 5353
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61933
Ref: 5353
MISC
117.100 MHz
TWEB
ID: 61934
Ref: 5353
OPS
156.800 MHz
OPS
ID: 61935
Ref: 5353
RFSS
122.200 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 61936
Ref: 5353
TWR
119.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 61937
Ref: 5353
UNIC
122.800 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61938
Ref: 5353
Navigation Aids
ODK
VORTAC
117.100 MHz
Kodiak
Location
Latitude:
57.775002°
Longitude:
-152.339996°
Elevation:
130 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.201°
DME Information
Channel:
118X
Frequency:
117.100 MHz
ID: 91897
ODK
VORTAC
117.100 MHz
Kodiak
Location
Latitude:
57.775002°
Longitude:
-152.339996°
Elevation:
130 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.201°
DME Information
Channel:
118X
Frequency:
117.100 MHz
ID: 91897
RWO
NDB
0.394 MHz
Woody Island
Location
Latitude:
57.774502°
Longitude:
-152.322998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
18.205°
ID: 93302
RWO
NDB
0.394 MHz
Woody Island
Location
Latitude:
57.774502°
Longitude:
-152.322998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
18.205°
ID: 93302
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