Navigation & Radio at RAF Mildenhall
GB
MHZ
/
EGUN
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
136.500 MHz
LAKENHEATH APP
ID: 58326
Ref: 2488
APP
136.500 MHz
LAKENHEATH APP
ID: 58326
Ref: 2488
ATIS
37.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58327
Ref: 2488
ATIS
37.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58327
Ref: 2488
CAC
27.777 MHz
CAC
ID: 58328
Ref: 2488
CAC
27.777 MHz
CAC
ID: 58328
Ref: 2488
DEP
25.030 MHz
LAKENHEATH DEP
ID: 58329
Ref: 2488
DEP
25.030 MHz
LAKENHEATH DEP
ID: 58329
Ref: 2488
GND
121.675 MHz
GND
ID: 58330
Ref: 2488
GND
121.675 MHz
GND
ID: 58330
Ref: 2488
OPS
131.975 MHz
AMC AIRLIFT AMCC
ID: 58331
Ref: 2488
OPS
131.975 MHz
AMC AIRLIFT AMCC
ID: 58331
Ref: 2488
PMSV
28.442 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 58332
Ref: 2488
PMSV
28.442 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 58332
Ref: 2488
POST
31.355 MHz
100 ARW COMD POST
ID: 58333
Ref: 2488
POST
31.355 MHz
100 ARW COMD POST
ID: 58333
Ref: 2488
PTD
131.975 MHz
PTD
ID: 58334
Ref: 2488
PTD
131.975 MHz
PTD
ID: 58334
Ref: 2488
TWR
122.550 MHz
TWR
ID: 58335
Ref: 2488
TWR
122.550 MHz
TWR
ID: 58335
Ref: 2488
Navigation Aids
MLD
TACAN
115.900 MHz
Mildenhall
Location
Latitude:
52.363300°
Longitude:
0.488269°
Elevation:
63 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.107°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 91056
MLD
TACAN
115.900 MHz
Mildenhall
Location
Latitude:
52.363300°
Longitude:
0.488269°
Elevation:
63 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.107°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 91056
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