Navigation & Radio at Joint Base Andrews
US
ADW
/
KADW
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.300 MHz
POTOMAC APP
ID: 62668
Ref: 3364
APP
119.300 MHz
POTOMAC APP
ID: 62668
Ref: 3364
ATIS
113.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62669
Ref: 3364
ATIS
113.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62669
Ref: 3364
CLD
127.550 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62670
Ref: 3364
CLD
127.550 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62670
Ref: 3364
DEP
125.650 MHz
POTOMAC DEP
ID: 62671
Ref: 3364
DEP
125.650 MHz
POTOMAC DEP
ID: 62671
Ref: 3364
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 62672
Ref: 3364
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 62672
Ref: 3364
OPS
143.800 MHz
AFRC OPS
ID: 62673
Ref: 3364
OPS
143.800 MHz
AFRC OPS
ID: 62673
Ref: 3364
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 62674
Ref: 3364
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 62674
Ref: 3364
POST
141.550 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 62675
Ref: 3364
POST
141.550 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 62675
Ref: 3364
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 62676
Ref: 3364
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 62676
Ref: 3364
TWR
118.400 MHz
TWR
ID: 62677
Ref: 3364
TWR
118.400 MHz
TWR
ID: 62677
Ref: 3364
Navigation Aids
ADW
VORTAC
113.100 MHz
Andrews
Location
Latitude:
38.807201°
Longitude:
-76.866203°
Elevation:
260 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.463°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 85276
ADW
VORTAC
113.100 MHz
Andrews
Location
Latitude:
38.807201°
Longitude:
-76.866203°
Elevation:
260 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.463°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 85276
MX
NDB
0.232 MHz
Zoote
Location
Latitude:
38.919998°
Longitude:
-76.871696°
Elevation:
74 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.481°
ID: 91389
MX
NDB
0.232 MHz
Zoote
Location
Latitude:
38.919998°
Longitude:
-76.871696°
Elevation:
74 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.481°
ID: 91389
RW
NDB
0.360 MHz
Kirbe
Location
Latitude:
38.700802°
Longitude:
-76.870201°
Elevation:
240 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.443°
ID: 93299
RW
NDB
0.360 MHz
Kirbe
Location
Latitude:
38.700802°
Longitude:
-76.870201°
Elevation:
240 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.443°
ID: 93299
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