Navigation & Radio at Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport
US
AZO
/
KAZO
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 71517
Ref: 3390
A/D
119.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 71517
Ref: 3390
ATIS
127.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71518
Ref: 3390
ATIS
127.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71518
Ref: 3390
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 71519
Ref: 3390
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 71519
Ref: 3390
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 71520
Ref: 3390
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 71520
Ref: 3390
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 71521
Ref: 3390
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 71521
Ref: 3390
RDO
109.000 MHz
LANSING RDO
ID: 71522
Ref: 3390
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 71523
Ref: 3390
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 71524
Ref: 3390
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 71524
Ref: 3390
Navigation Aids
AZ
NDB
0.371 MHz
Austn
Location
Latitude:
42.131100°
Longitude:
-85.529800°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-4.586°
ID: 85740
AZ
NDB
0.371 MHz
Austn
Location
Latitude:
42.131100°
Longitude:
-85.529800°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-4.586°
ID: 85740
AZO
VOR-DME
109.000 MHz
Kalamazoo
Location
Latitude:
42.237000°
Longitude:
-85.553200°
Elevation:
870 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-4.590°
DME Information
Channel:
027X
Frequency:
109.000 MHz
ID: 85744
AZO
VOR-DME
109.000 MHz
Kalamazoo
Location
Latitude:
42.237000°
Longitude:
-85.553200°
Elevation:
870 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-4.590°
DME Information
Channel:
027X
Frequency:
109.000 MHz
ID: 85744
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