Navigation & Radio at Ladd Army Airfield
US
FBK
/
PAFB
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
125.350 MHz
FAIRBANKS APP
ID: 71533
Ref: 5361
APP
125.350 MHz
FAIRBANKS APP
ID: 71533
Ref: 5361
ATIS
134.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71534
Ref: 5361
ATIS
134.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71534
Ref: 5361
CTAF
125.000 MHz
CTAF
ID: 71535
Ref: 5361
DEP
125.350 MHz
FAIRBANKS DEP
ID: 71536
Ref: 5361
CTAF
125.000 MHz
CTAF
ID: 71535
Ref: 5361
FSS
25.540 MHz
FAIRBANKS RDO
ID: 71537
Ref: 5361
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 71538
Ref: 5361
MISC
142.350 MHz
MEDIVAC OPS
ID: 71539
Ref: 5361
OPS
118.900 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 71540
Ref: 5361
PMSV
128.800 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 71541
Ref: 5361
PMSV
128.800 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 71541
Ref: 5361
TWR
125.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 71542
Ref: 5361
TWR
125.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 71542
Ref: 5361
Navigation Aids
CUN
NDB
0.257 MHz
Chena
Location
Latitude:
64.838600°
Longitude:
-147.494995°
Elevation:
587 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.365°
ID: 87118
CUN
NDB
0.257 MHz
Chena
Location
Latitude:
64.838600°
Longitude:
-147.494995°
Elevation:
587 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.365°
ID: 87118
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