Navigation & Radio at Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field
US
BGM
/
KBGM
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.600 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 70698
Ref: 3404
A/D
118.600 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 70698
Ref: 3404
ATIS
128.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70699
Ref: 3404
ATIS
128.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70699
Ref: 3404
CLD
125.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70700
Ref: 3404
CLD
125.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70700
Ref: 3404
CTAF
119.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70701
Ref: 3404
CTAF
119.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70701
Ref: 3404
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70702
Ref: 3404
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70702
Ref: 3404
RDO
112.200 MHz
BUFFALO RDO
ID: 70703
Ref: 3404
RDO
112.200 MHz
BUFFALO RDO
ID: 70703
Ref: 3404
TWR
119.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 70704
Ref: 3404
TWR
119.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 70704
Ref: 3404
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70705
Ref: 3404
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70705
Ref: 3404
Navigation Aids
BG
NDB
0.332 MHz
Smite
Location
Latitude:
42.104698°
Longitude:
-75.891197°
Elevation:
860 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.280°
ID: 85978
BG
NDB
0.332 MHz
Smite
Location
Latitude:
42.104698°
Longitude:
-75.891197°
Elevation:
860 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.280°
ID: 85978
CFB
VORTAC
112.200 MHz
Binghamton
Location
Latitude:
42.157501°
Longitude:
-76.136497°
Elevation:
1570 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.193°
DME Information
Channel:
059X
Frequency:
112.200 MHz
ID: 86701
CFB
VORTAC
112.200 MHz
Binghamton
Location
Latitude:
42.157501°
Longitude:
-76.136497°
Elevation:
1570 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.193°
DME Information
Channel:
059X
Frequency:
112.200 MHz
ID: 86701
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