Navigation & Radio at Gulkana Airport
US
GKN
/
PAGK
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ASOS
134.850 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70396
Ref: 5367
ASOS
134.850 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70396
Ref: 5367
CNTR
119.500 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 70397
Ref: 5367
CTAF
122.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70398
Ref: 5367
CTAF
122.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70398
Ref: 5367
FSS
122.200 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 70399
Ref: 5367
FSS
122.200 MHz
KENAI RDO
ID: 70399
Ref: 5367
MISC
115.600 MHz
TWEB
ID: 70400
Ref: 5367
Navigation Aids
GKN
VOR-DME
115.600 MHz
Gulkana
Location
Latitude:
62.152401°
Longitude:
-145.449997°
Elevation:
1548 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.154°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 88433
GKN
VOR-DME
115.600 MHz
Gulkana
Location
Latitude:
62.152401°
Longitude:
-145.449997°
Elevation:
1548 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.154°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 88433
GLA
NDB
0.248 MHz
Glennallen
Location
Latitude:
62.195400°
Longitude:
-145.468002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.162°
ID: 88444
GLA
NDB
0.248 MHz
Glennallen
Location
Latitude:
62.195400°
Longitude:
-145.468002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.162°
ID: 88444
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