Navigation & Radio at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport
US
BAF
/
KBAF
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.350 MHz
BRADLEY APP/DEP
ID: 67704
Ref: 3393
A/D
125.350 MHz
BRADLEY APP/DEP
ID: 67704
Ref: 3393
ATIS
127.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67705
Ref: 3393
ATIS
127.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67705
Ref: 3393
CLD
121.700 MHz
BRADLEY CLNC DEL
ID: 67706
Ref: 3393
CLD
121.700 MHz
BRADLEY CLNC DEL
ID: 67706
Ref: 3393
CTAF
118.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 67707
Ref: 3393
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 67708
Ref: 3393
MISC
46.750 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 67709
Ref: 3393
MISC
46.750 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 67709
Ref: 3393
OPS
30.300 MHz
ANG OPS CNTR
ID: 67710
Ref: 3393
OPS
30.300 MHz
ANG OPS CNTR
ID: 67710
Ref: 3393
RDO
113.000 MHz
BURLINGTON RDO
ID: 67711
Ref: 3393
RDO
113.000 MHz
BURLINGTON RDO
ID: 67711
Ref: 3393
TWR
118.900 MHz
WESTFIELD TWR
ID: 67712
Ref: 3393
TWR
118.900 MHz
WESTFIELD TWR
ID: 67712
Ref: 3393
Navigation Aids
BA
NDB
0.230 MHz
Wesie
Location
Latitude:
42.248299°
Longitude:
-72.696297°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-14.281°
ID: 85777
BA
NDB
0.230 MHz
Wesie
Location
Latitude:
42.248299°
Longitude:
-72.696297°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-14.281°
ID: 85777
BAF
VORTAC
113.000 MHz
Barnes
Location
Latitude:
42.161999°
Longitude:
-72.716202°
Elevation:
270 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-14.256°
DME Information
Channel:
077X
Frequency:
113.000 MHz
ID: 85784
BAF
VORTAC
113.000 MHz
Barnes
Location
Latitude:
42.161999°
Longitude:
-72.716202°
Elevation:
270 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-14.256°
DME Information
Channel:
077X
Frequency:
113.000 MHz
ID: 85784
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