Navigation & Radio at Fort Wayne International Airport
US
FWA
/
KFWA
Radio Frequencies
19
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
A/D
127.200 MHz
APP/DEP SW/NW OF ACT RWY
ID: 61121
Ref: 3547
A/D
127.200 MHz
APP/DEP SW/NW OF ACT RWY
ID: 61121
Ref: 3547
A/D
132.150 MHz
SE/NE OF ACTIVE RWY
ID: 509904
Ref: 3547
A/D
132.150 MHz
SE/NE OF ACTIVE RWY
ID: 509904
Ref: 3547
A/D
135.325 MHz
FORT WAYNE A/D
ID: 509905
Ref: 3547
A/D
135.325 MHz
FORT WAYNE A/D
ID: 509905
Ref: 3547
ATIS
121.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61122
Ref: 3547
ATIS
121.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61122
Ref: 3547
CLD
124.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61123
Ref: 3547
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61124
Ref: 3547
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61124
Ref: 3547
OPS
138.400 MHz
122FW COMD POST OPS
ID: 61125
Ref: 3547
OPS
138.400 MHz
122FW COMD POST OPS
ID: 61125
Ref: 3547
RDO
122.200 MHz
TERRE HAUTE RDO
ID: 61126
Ref: 3547
RDO
122.200 MHz
TERRE HAUTE RDO
ID: 61126
Ref: 3547
TWR
119.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 61127
Ref: 3547
TWR
119.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 61127
Ref: 3547
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61128
Ref: 3547
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61128
Ref: 3547
Navigation Aids
FW
NDB
0.251 MHz
Hoagy
Location
Latitude:
40.930500°
Longitude:
-85.119598°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.015°
ID: 88203
FW
NDB
0.251 MHz
Hoagy
Location
Latitude:
40.930500°
Longitude:
-85.119598°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.015°
ID: 88203
FWA
VORTAC
117.800 MHz
Fort Wayne
Location
Latitude:
40.979099°
Longitude:
-85.188103°
Elevation:
802 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.588°
DME Information
Channel:
125X
Frequency:
117.800 MHz
ID: 88204
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