Navigation & Radio at Simmons Army Air Field
US
FBG
/
KFBG
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
133.000 MHz
FAYETTEVILLE APP/DEP
ID: 69424
Ref: 3526
AAS
125.900 MHz
FLT ADVSY
ID: 69425
Ref: 3526
AAS
125.900 MHz
FLT ADVSY
ID: 69425
Ref: 3526
ATIS
139.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69426
Ref: 3526
ATIS
139.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69426
Ref: 3526
GCCD
121.900 MHz
GND/CLNC DEL
ID: 69427
Ref: 3526
MISC
46.750 MHz
RANGE RDO
ID: 69428
Ref: 3526
MISC
46.750 MHz
RANGE RDO
ID: 69428
Ref: 3526
OPS
142.350 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 69429
Ref: 3526
OPS
142.350 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 69429
Ref: 3526
PMSV
141.250 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 69430
Ref: 3526
PMSV
141.250 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 69430
Ref: 3526
TWR
125.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 69431
Ref: 3526
TWR
125.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 69431
Ref: 3526
Navigation Aids
FGP
NDB
0.393 MHz
Fort Bragg
Location
Latitude:
35.138802°
Longitude:
-78.812500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.275°
ID: 87984
FGP
NDB
0.393 MHz
Fort Bragg
Location
Latitude:
35.138802°
Longitude:
-78.812500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.275°
ID: 87984
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