Navigation & Radio at Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport
US
AFW
/
KAFW
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
1
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.100 MHz
RGNL APP/DEP
ID: 64464
Ref: 3366
A/D
118.100 MHz
RGNL APP/DEP
ID: 64464
Ref: 3366
ASOS
126.925 MHz
ASOS
ID: 64465
Ref: 3366
ASOS
126.925 MHz
ASOS
ID: 64465
Ref: 3366
ATIS
126.925 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64466
Ref: 3366
ATIS
126.925 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64466
Ref: 3366
CLD
128.725 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64467
Ref: 3366
CLD
128.725 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64467
Ref: 3366
GND
132.650 MHz
GND
ID: 64468
Ref: 3366
GND
132.650 MHz
GND
ID: 64468
Ref: 3366
TWR
120.825 MHz
ALLIANCE TWR
ID: 64469
Ref: 3366
TWR
120.825 MHz
ALLIANCE TWR
ID: 64469
Ref: 3366
Navigation Aids
FUZ
VORTAC
115.700 MHz
Ranger
Location
Latitude:
32.889500°
Longitude:
-97.179398°
Elevation:
637 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
4.536°
DME Information
Channel:
104X
Frequency:
115.700 MHz
ID: 88195
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