Navigation & Radio at Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field
US
BTL
/
KBTL
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.200 MHz
KALAMAZOO APP/DEP
ID: 64111
Ref: 3427
A/D
119.200 MHz
KALAMAZOO APP/DEP
ID: 64111
Ref: 3427
ATIS
128.325 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64112
Ref: 3427
ATIS
128.325 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64112
Ref: 3427
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64113
Ref: 3427
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64113
Ref: 3427
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 64114
Ref: 3427
OPS
32.350 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 64115
Ref: 3427
RDO
122.200 MHz
LANSING RDO
ID: 64116
Ref: 3427
TWR
126.825 MHz
BATTLE CREEK TWR
ID: 64117
Ref: 3427
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64118
Ref: 3427
Navigation Aids
BT
NDB
0.272 MHz
Batol
Location
Latitude:
42.361900°
Longitude:
-85.184196°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.199°
ID: 86381
BT
NDB
0.272 MHz
Batol
Location
Latitude:
42.361900°
Longitude:
-85.184196°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.199°
ID: 86381
BTL
VORTAC
109.400 MHz
Battle Creek
Location
Latitude:
42.309799°
Longitude:
-85.252296°
Elevation:
930 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.155°
DME Information
Channel:
031X
Frequency:
109.400 MHz
ID: 86393
BTL
VORTAC
109.400 MHz
Battle Creek
Location
Latitude:
42.309799°
Longitude:
-85.252296°
Elevation:
930 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.155°
DME Information
Channel:
031X
Frequency:
109.400 MHz
ID: 86393
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