Navigation & Radio at Fairbanks International Airport
US
FAI
/
PAFA
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.600 MHz
APP
ID: 70250
Ref: 5360
APP
118.600 MHz
APP
ID: 70250
Ref: 5360
ASOS
119.025 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70251
Ref: 5360
ASOS
119.025 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70251
Ref: 5360
ATIS
124.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70252
Ref: 5360
AWOS
108.200 MHz
TWEB
ID: 70253
Ref: 5360
AWOS
108.200 MHz
TWEB
ID: 70253
Ref: 5360
CLD
127.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70254
Ref: 5360
CLD
127.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70254
Ref: 5360
DEP
32.710 MHz
DEP
ID: 70255
Ref: 5360
DEP
32.710 MHz
DEP
ID: 70255
Ref: 5360
FSS
122.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 70256
Ref: 5360
FSS
122.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 70256
Ref: 5360
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70257
Ref: 5360
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70257
Ref: 5360
MISC
125.300 MHz
EIELSON RANGE CON
ID: 70258
Ref: 5360
MISC
125.300 MHz
EIELSON RANGE CON
ID: 70258
Ref: 5360
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 70259
Ref: 5360
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 70259
Ref: 5360
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70260
Ref: 5360
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70260
Ref: 5360
Navigation Aids
FA
NDB
0.510 MHz
Wearr
Location
Latitude:
64.899803°
Longitude:
-147.707001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.330°
ID: 87921
FA
NDB
0.510 MHz
Wearr
Location
Latitude:
64.899803°
Longitude:
-147.707001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.330°
ID: 87921
FAI
VORTAC
108.600 MHz
Fairbanks
Location
Latitude:
64.800102°
Longitude:
-148.011993°
Elevation:
1493 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.231°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 87927
FAI
VORTAC
108.600 MHz
Fairbanks
Location
Latitude:
64.800102°
Longitude:
-148.011993°
Elevation:
1493 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.231°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 87927
FOX
NDB
0.356 MHz
Fox
Location
Latitude:
64.969002°
Longitude:
-147.580002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
22.378°
ID: 88108
FOX
NDB
0.356 MHz
Fox
Location
Latitude:
64.969002°
Longitude:
-147.580002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
22.378°
ID: 88108
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