Navigation & Radio at Kadena Air Base
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Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
33.580 MHz
OKINAWA APP/DEP
ID: 54723
Ref: 5673
ATIS
124.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54724
Ref: 5673
ATIS
124.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54724
Ref: 5673
CLD
123.300 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 54725
Ref: 5673
CLD
123.300 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 54725
Ref: 5673
GND
118.500 MHz
GND CTL
ID: 54726
Ref: 5673
GND
118.500 MHz
GND CTL
ID: 54726
Ref: 5673
MISC
128.000 MHz
AIR MOBILIY CTRL CTR
ID: 54727
Ref: 5673
MISC
128.000 MHz
AIR MOBILIY CTRL CTR
ID: 54727
Ref: 5673
OPS
26.600 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 54728
Ref: 5673
OPS
26.600 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 54728
Ref: 5673
PMSV
34.460 MHz
METRO
ID: 54729
Ref: 5673
PMSV
34.460 MHz
METRO
ID: 54729
Ref: 5673
POST
31.100 MHz
18 WG COMD POST
ID: 54730
Ref: 5673
PTD
131.400 MHz
PTD
ID: 54731
Ref: 5673
PTD
131.400 MHz
PTD
ID: 54731
Ref: 5673
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 54732
Ref: 5673
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 54732
Ref: 5673
Navigation Aids
KAD
VORTAC
112.000 MHz
Kadena
Location
Latitude:
26.356800°
Longitude:
127.767998°
Elevation:
158 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.288°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
ID: 89635
KAD
VORTAC
112.000 MHz
Kadena
Location
Latitude:
26.356800°
Longitude:
127.767998°
Elevation:
158 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.288°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
ID: 89635
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