Navigation & Radio at Asheville Regional Airport
US
AVL
/
KAVL
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
124.650 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 64798
Ref: 3387
A/D
124.650 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 64798
Ref: 3387
ATIS
120.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64799
Ref: 3387
ATIS
120.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64799
Ref: 3387
CTAF
121.100 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64800
Ref: 3387
CTAF
121.100 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64800
Ref: 3387
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 64801
Ref: 3387
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 64801
Ref: 3387
TWR
121.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 64802
Ref: 3387
TWR
121.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 64802
Ref: 3387
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64803
Ref: 3387
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64803
Ref: 3387
Navigation Aids
BRA
NDB
0.379 MHz
Broad River
Location
Latitude:
35.272800°
Longitude:
-82.471001°
Elevation:
2149 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.499°
ID: 86306
BRA
NDB
0.379 MHz
Broad River
Location
Latitude:
35.272800°
Longitude:
-82.471001°
Elevation:
2149 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.499°
ID: 86306
IM
NDB
0.357 MHz
Keans
Location
Latitude:
35.532799°
Longitude:
-82.587402°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.481°
ID: 89245
IM
NDB
0.357 MHz
Keans
Location
Latitude:
35.532799°
Longitude:
-82.587402°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.481°
ID: 89245
SUG
VORTAC
112.200 MHz
Sugarloaf Mt
Location
Latitude:
35.406502°
Longitude:
-82.268600°
Elevation:
3970 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.006°
DME Information
Channel:
059X
Frequency:
112.200 MHz
ID: 94036
SUG
VORTAC
112.200 MHz
Sugarloaf Mt
Location
Latitude:
35.406502°
Longitude:
-82.268600°
Elevation:
3970 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.006°
DME Information
Channel:
059X
Frequency:
112.200 MHz
ID: 94036
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