Navigation & Radio at Bethel Airport
US
BET
/
PABE
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
119.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63775
Ref: 5338
ATIS
119.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63775
Ref: 5338
CNTR
125.200 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 63776
Ref: 5338
CNTR
125.200 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 63776
Ref: 5338
CTAF
118.700 MHz
CTAF/BETHEL WX
ID: 63777
Ref: 5338
CTAF
118.700 MHz
CTAF/BETHEL WX
ID: 63777
Ref: 5338
FSS
122.650 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 63778
Ref: 5338
FSS
122.650 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 63778
Ref: 5338
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 63779
Ref: 5338
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 63779
Ref: 5338
MISC
114.100 MHz
TWEB
ID: 63780
Ref: 5338
MISC
114.100 MHz
TWEB
ID: 63780
Ref: 5338
OPS
124.650 MHz
NG OPS
ID: 63781
Ref: 5338
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 63782
Ref: 5338
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 63782
Ref: 5338
Navigation Aids
BET
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Bethel
Location
Latitude:
60.784801°
Longitude:
-161.824005°
Elevation:
92 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.501°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 85948
BET
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Bethel
Location
Latitude:
60.784801°
Longitude:
-161.824005°
Elevation:
92 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.501°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 85948
ET
NDB
0.344 MHz
Bethel
Location
Latitude:
60.796600°
Longitude:
-161.820999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
14.527°
ID: 87850
ET
NDB
0.344 MHz
Bethel
Location
Latitude:
60.796600°
Longitude:
-161.820999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
14.527°
ID: 87850
OSE
NDB
0.251 MHz
Oscarville
Location
Latitude:
60.791302°
Longitude:
-161.873001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
14.486°
ID: 92115
OSE
NDB
0.251 MHz
Oscarville
Location
Latitude:
60.791302°
Longitude:
-161.873001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
14.486°
ID: 92115
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