Navigation & Radio at Bradley International Airport
US
BDL
/
KBDL
Radio Frequencies
24
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
32.580 MHz
APP
ID: 70023
Ref: 3396
APP
32.580 MHz
APP
ID: 70023
Ref: 3396
APP
123.950 MHz
APP
ID: 70022
Ref: 3396
APP
123.950 MHz
APP
ID: 70022
Ref: 3396
ATIS
118.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70024
Ref: 3396
ATIS
118.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70024
Ref: 3396
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70025
Ref: 3396
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70025
Ref: 3396
DEP
35.900 MHz
DEP
ID: 70027
Ref: 3396
DEP
35.900 MHz
DEP
ID: 70027
Ref: 3396
DEP
123.950 MHz
DEP
ID: 70026
Ref: 3396
DEP
123.950 MHz
DEP
ID: 70026
Ref: 3396
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70028
Ref: 3396
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70028
Ref: 3396
MISC
41.900 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 70029
Ref: 3396
MISC
41.900 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 70029
Ref: 3396
OPS
138.550 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 70030
Ref: 3396
OPS
138.550 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 70030
Ref: 3396
RDO
122.300 MHz
BRIDGEPORT RDO
ID: 70031
Ref: 3396
RDO
122.300 MHz
BRIDGEPORT RDO
ID: 70031
Ref: 3396
TWR
120.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 70032
Ref: 3396
TWR
120.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 70032
Ref: 3396
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70033
Ref: 3396
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70033
Ref: 3396
Navigation Aids
BD
NDB
0.388 MHz
Chupp
Location
Latitude:
41.877399°
Longitude:
-72.766197°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-14.180°
ID: 85892
BD
NDB
0.388 MHz
Chupp
Location
Latitude:
41.877399°
Longitude:
-72.766197°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-14.180°
ID: 85892
BDL
VORTAC
109.000 MHz
Bradley
Location
Latitude:
41.941002°
Longitude:
-72.688599°
Elevation:
160 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-14.219°
DME Information
Channel:
027X
Frequency:
109.000 MHz
ID: 85908
BDL
VORTAC
109.000 MHz
Bradley
Location
Latitude:
41.941002°
Longitude:
-72.688599°
Elevation:
160 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-14.219°
DME Information
Channel:
027X
Frequency:
109.000 MHz
ID: 85908
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