Navigation & Radio at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

US

ANC / PANC
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
8

Radio Frequencies

A/D 119.100 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 68686 Ref: 5388
A/D 119.100 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 68686 Ref: 5388
A/D 123.800 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 68687 Ref: 5388
A/D 123.800 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 68687 Ref: 5388
ATIS 118.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 68688 Ref: 5388
ATIS 118.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 68688 Ref: 5388
AWOS 114.300 MHz
TWEB
ID: 68689 Ref: 5388
AWOS 114.300 MHz
TWEB
ID: 68689 Ref: 5388
CLD 119.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 68690 Ref: 5388
CLD 119.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 68690 Ref: 5388
FSS 122.200 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 68691 Ref: 5388
FSS 122.200 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 68691 Ref: 5388
GND 121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 68692 Ref: 5388
GND 121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 68692 Ref: 5388
MISC 1,133.000 MHz
SAN FRANCISCO ARINC
ID: 68693 Ref: 5388
POST 140.150 MHz
CAMPER
ID: 68694 Ref: 5388
RFSS 122.550 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 68695 Ref: 5388
TWR 118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 68696 Ref: 5388
UNIC 122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 68697 Ref: 5388
UNIC 122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 68697 Ref: 5388

Navigation Aids

ALJ NDB
0.233 MHz

Orca Bay

Location

Latitude: 60.479801°
Longitude: -146.587006°
Elevation: 31 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 21.141°
ID: 85411
ALJ NDB
0.233 MHz

Orca Bay

Location

Latitude: 60.479801°
Longitude: -146.587006°
Elevation: 31 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 21.141°
ID: 85411
ANC VOR-DME
114.300 MHz

Anchorage

Location

Latitude: 61.150799°
Longitude: -150.207001°
Elevation: 287 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 20.108°

DME Information

Channel: 090X
Frequency: 114.300 MHz
ID: 85484
ANC VOR-DME
114.300 MHz

Anchorage

Location

Latitude: 61.150799°
Longitude: -150.207001°
Elevation: 287 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 20.108°

DME Information

Channel: 090X
Frequency: 114.300 MHz
ID: 85484
BOB NDB
0.387 MHz

Bruck

Location

Latitude: 61.167801°
Longitude: -150.177002°
Elevation: 279 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 20.118°
ID: 86244
BOB NDB
0.387 MHz

Bruck

Location

Latitude: 61.167801°
Longitude: -150.177002°
Elevation: 279 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 20.118°
ID: 86244
CMQ NDB
0.338 MHz

Campbell Lake

Location

Latitude: 61.171001°
Longitude: -150.048004°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 20.149°
ID: 86886
CMQ NDB
0.338 MHz

Campbell Lake

Location

Latitude: 61.171001°
Longitude: -150.048004°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 20.149°
ID: 86886

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