Navigation & Radio at Atlantic City International Airport
US
ACY
/
KACY
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
38.550 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 61770
Ref: 3363
A/D
38.550 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 61770
Ref: 3363
A/D
124.600 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 61769
Ref: 3363
A/D
124.600 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 61769
Ref: 3363
ATIS
108.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61771
Ref: 3363
ATIS
108.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61771
Ref: 3363
CLD
127.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61772
Ref: 3363
CLD
127.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61772
Ref: 3363
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61773
Ref: 3363
OPS
138.120 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 61774
Ref: 3363
OPS
138.120 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 61774
Ref: 3363
RDO
122.550 MHz
MILLVILLE RDO
ID: 61775
Ref: 3363
RDO
122.550 MHz
MILLVILLE RDO
ID: 61775
Ref: 3363
TWR
120.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 61776
Ref: 3363
TWR
120.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 61776
Ref: 3363
Navigation Aids
ACY
VORTAC
108.600 MHz
Atlantic City
Location
Latitude:
39.455898°
Longitude:
-74.576302°
Elevation:
70 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.268°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 85240
ACY
VORTAC
108.600 MHz
Atlantic City
Location
Latitude:
39.455898°
Longitude:
-74.576302°
Elevation:
70 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.268°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 85240
PV
NDB
0.336 MHz
Naada
Location
Latitude:
39.498100°
Longitude:
-74.672501°
Elevation:
54 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.240°
ID: 92808
PV
NDB
0.336 MHz
Naada
Location
Latitude:
39.498100°
Longitude:
-74.672501°
Elevation:
54 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.240°
ID: 92808
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