Navigation & Radio at Gangneung Airport (K-18)
KR
KAG
/
RKNN
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
124.600 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 55023
Ref: 5636
ACP
120.000 MHz
BRICKWALL
ID: 55024
Ref: 5636
ACP
120.000 MHz
BRICKWALL
ID: 55024
Ref: 5636
ATIS
132.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55025
Ref: 5636
ATIS
132.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55025
Ref: 5636
GND
27.580 MHz
GND
ID: 55026
Ref: 5636
GND
27.580 MHz
GND
ID: 55026
Ref: 5636
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 55027
Ref: 5636
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 55027
Ref: 5636
Navigation Aids
KAE
VORTAC
115.600 MHz
Gangwon
Location
Latitude:
37.700600°
Longitude:
128.753998°
Elevation:
3360 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.003°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 89639
KAE
VORTAC
115.600 MHz
Gangwon
Location
Latitude:
37.700600°
Longitude:
128.753998°
Elevation:
3360 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.003°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 89639
KAN
TACAN
111.900 MHz
Gangneung
Location
Latitude:
37.758301°
Longitude:
128.951996°
Elevation:
35 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.025°
DME Information
Channel:
056X
Frequency:
111.900 MHz
ID: 89653
KAN
TACAN
111.900 MHz
Gangneung
Location
Latitude:
37.758301°
Longitude:
128.951996°
Elevation:
35 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.025°
DME Information
Channel:
056X
Frequency:
111.900 MHz
ID: 89653
KOG
VOR-DME
113.500 MHz
Gangneung
Location
Latitude:
37.758801°
Longitude:
128.949997°
Elevation:
50 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.025°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 89915
KOG
VOR-DME
113.500 MHz
Gangneung
Location
Latitude:
37.758801°
Longitude:
128.949997°
Elevation:
50 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.025°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 89915
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