Navigation & Radio at Niagara Falls International Airport
US
IAG
/
KIAG
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
126.500 MHz
BUFFALO APP/DEP
ID: 64654
Ref: 3603
A/D
126.500 MHz
BUFFALO APP/DEP
ID: 64654
Ref: 3603
ATIS
120.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64655
Ref: 3603
ATIS
120.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64655
Ref: 3603
CLD
119.250 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64656
Ref: 3603
CLD
119.250 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64656
Ref: 3603
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64657
Ref: 3603
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64657
Ref: 3603
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 64658
Ref: 3603
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 64658
Ref: 3603
OPS
26.190 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 64659
Ref: 3603
OPS
26.190 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 64659
Ref: 3603
POST
34.002 MHz
914 AW COMD POST
ID: 64660
Ref: 3603
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 64661
Ref: 3603
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 64661
Ref: 3603
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 64662
Ref: 3603
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 64662
Ref: 3603
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64663
Ref: 3603
Navigation Aids
IA
NDB
0.329 MHz
Kathi
Location
Latitude:
43.109001°
Longitude:
-78.838402°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.438°
ID: 89111
IA
NDB
0.329 MHz
Kathi
Location
Latitude:
43.109001°
Longitude:
-78.838402°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.438°
ID: 89111
IAG
TACAN
111.000 MHz
Niagara Falls
Location
Latitude:
43.112499°
Longitude:
-78.960297°
Elevation:
635 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.383°
DME Information
Channel:
047X
Frequency:
111.000 MHz
ID: 89115
IAG
TACAN
111.000 MHz
Niagara Falls
Location
Latitude:
43.112499°
Longitude:
-78.960297°
Elevation:
635 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.383°
DME Information
Channel:
047X
Frequency:
111.000 MHz
ID: 89115
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