Navigation & Radio at Keflavik International Airport
IS
KEF
/
BIKF
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
A/G
131.900 MHz
AIR GND
ID: 53561
Ref: 123
APP
119.300 MHz
APP
ID: 53562
Ref: 123
ATIS
128.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53563
Ref: 123
DEP
119.300 MHz
DEP
ID: 53564
Ref: 123
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 53565
Ref: 123
OPS
129.000 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 53566
Ref: 123
PMSV
125.000 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 53567
Ref: 123
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 53568
Ref: 123
Navigation Aids
KEF
VORTAC
112.000 MHz
Keflavik
Location
Latitude:
63.986900°
Longitude:
-22.614401°
Elevation:
146 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.260°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
ID: 89723
KEF
VORTAC
112.000 MHz
Keflavik
Location
Latitude:
63.986900°
Longitude:
-22.614401°
Elevation:
146 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.260°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
ID: 89723
KF
NDB
0.392 MHz
Keflavik
Location
Latitude:
63.985001°
Longitude:
-22.731701°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.299°
ID: 89733
KF
NDB
0.392 MHz
Keflavik
Location
Latitude:
63.985001°
Longitude:
-22.731701°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.299°
ID: 89733
OK
NDB
0.364 MHz
Oscar Kilo
Location
Latitude:
64.049400°
Longitude:
-22.605000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-17.277°
ID: 91962
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