Navigation & Radio at RAF Lakenheath
GB
LKZ
/
EGUL
Radio Frequencies
23
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
136.500 MHz
APP
ID: 58441
Ref: 2487
APP
136.500 MHz
APP
ID: 58441
Ref: 2487
APP
142.820 MHz
ID: 307861
Ref: 2487
APP
142.820 MHz
ID: 307861
Ref: 2487
ATIS
35.672 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58442
Ref: 2487
ATIS
35.672 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58442
Ref: 2487
CAC
27.777 MHz
CAC LONDON MIL
ID: 58443
Ref: 2487
CAC
27.777 MHz
CAC LONDON MIL
ID: 58443
Ref: 2487
DEP
25.030 MHz
DEP
ID: 58444
Ref: 2487
DEP
25.030 MHz
DEP
ID: 58444
Ref: 2487
GND
375.450 MHz
GND
ID: 58445
Ref: 2487
GND
375.450 MHz
GND
ID: 58445
Ref: 2487
PMSV
28.442 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 58446
Ref: 2487
POST
37.980 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 58447
Ref: 2487
POST
37.980 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 58447
Ref: 2487
PTD
24.447 MHz
PTD
ID: 58448
Ref: 2487
PTD
24.447 MHz
PTD
ID: 58448
Ref: 2487
RDR
128.900 MHz
RADAR
ID: 58449
Ref: 2487
RDR
128.900 MHz
RADAR
ID: 58449
Ref: 2487
TWR
122.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58450
Ref: 2487
TWR
122.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58450
Ref: 2487
TWR
338.920 MHz
ID: 307862
Ref: 2487
TWR
338.920 MHz
ID: 307862
Ref: 2487
Navigation Aids
LKH
TACAN
110.200 MHz
Lakenheath
Location
Latitude:
52.406399°
Longitude:
0.547964°
Elevation:
91 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.098°
DME Information
Channel:
039X
Frequency:
110.200 MHz
ID: 90382
LKH
TACAN
110.200 MHz
Lakenheath
Location
Latitude:
52.406399°
Longitude:
0.547964°
Elevation:
91 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.098°
DME Information
Channel:
039X
Frequency:
110.200 MHz
ID: 90382
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