Navigation & Radio at Barksdale Air Force Base
US
BAD
/
KBAD
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.900 MHz
SHREVEPORT APP/DEP
ID: 70549
Ref: 3392
ATIS
37.580 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70550
Ref: 3392
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 70551
Ref: 3392
PMSV
37.362 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 70552
Ref: 3392
PMSV
37.362 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 70552
Ref: 3392
POST
31.100 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 70553
Ref: 3392
POST
31.100 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 70553
Ref: 3392
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 70554
Ref: 3392
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 70554
Ref: 3392
TWR
128.250 MHz
TWR
ID: 70555
Ref: 3392
TWR
128.250 MHz
TWR
ID: 70555
Ref: 3392
Navigation Aids
BAD
TACAN
115.800 MHz
Barksdale
Location
Latitude:
32.503300°
Longitude:
-93.667801°
Elevation:
163 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.420°
DME Information
Channel:
105X
Frequency:
115.800 MHz
ID: 85782
BAD
TACAN
115.800 MHz
Barksdale
Location
Latitude:
32.503300°
Longitude:
-93.667801°
Elevation:
163 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.420°
DME Information
Channel:
105X
Frequency:
115.800 MHz
ID: 85782
EIC
VORTAC
117.400 MHz
Belcher
Location
Latitude:
32.771400°
Longitude:
-93.809898°
Elevation:
190 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.467°
DME Information
Channel:
121X
Frequency:
117.400 MHz
ID: 87695
EIC
VORTAC
117.400 MHz
Belcher
Location
Latitude:
32.771400°
Longitude:
-93.809898°
Elevation:
190 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.467°
DME Information
Channel:
121X
Frequency:
117.400 MHz
ID: 87695
EMG
VORTAC
111.200 MHz
Elm Grove
Location
Latitude:
32.400200°
Longitude:
-93.595100°
Elevation:
160 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.395°
DME Information
Channel:
049X
Frequency:
111.200 MHz
ID: 87742
EMG
VORTAC
111.200 MHz
Elm Grove
Location
Latitude:
32.400200°
Longitude:
-93.595100°
Elevation:
160 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.395°
DME Information
Channel:
049X
Frequency:
111.200 MHz
ID: 87742
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