Navigation & Radio at Watertown Regional Airport
US
ATY
/
KATY
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ASOS
126.625 MHz
ASOS
ID: 66679
Ref: 3385
ASOS
126.625 MHz
ASOS
ID: 66679
Ref: 3385
CNTR
128.500 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
ID: 66680
Ref: 3385
CNTR
128.500 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
ID: 66680
Ref: 3385
RDO
122.500 MHz
HURON RDO
ID: 66681
Ref: 3385
RDO
122.500 MHz
HURON RDO
ID: 66681
Ref: 3385
UNIC
123.050 MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
ID: 66682
Ref: 3385
UNIC
123.050 MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
ID: 66682
Ref: 3385
Navigation Aids
AT
NDB
0.215 MHz
Lican
Location
Latitude:
44.803299°
Longitude:
-97.150101°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.345°
ID: 85651
AT
NDB
0.215 MHz
Lican
Location
Latitude:
44.803299°
Longitude:
-97.150101°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.345°
ID: 85651
ATY
VORTAC
116.600 MHz
Watertown
Location
Latitude:
44.979698°
Longitude:
-97.141701°
Elevation:
1750 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.335°
DME Information
Channel:
113X
Frequency:
116.600 MHz
ID: 85674
ATY
VORTAC
116.600 MHz
Watertown
Location
Latitude:
44.979698°
Longitude:
-97.141701°
Elevation:
1750 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.335°
DME Information
Channel:
113X
Frequency:
116.600 MHz
ID: 85674
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