Navigation & Radio at Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport
US
BFF
/
KBFF
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
ASOS
121.025 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70401
Ref: 3400
ASOS
121.025 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70401
Ref: 3400
CNTR
127.950 MHz
DENVER CNTR
ID: 70402
Ref: 3400
CNTR
127.950 MHz
DENVER CNTR
ID: 70402
Ref: 3400
RDO
122.600 MHz
COLUMBUS RDO
ID: 70403
Ref: 3400
RDO
122.600 MHz
COLUMBUS RDO
ID: 70403
Ref: 3400
UNIC
123.000 MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
ID: 70404
Ref: 3400
UNIC
123.000 MHz
CTAF/UNICOM
ID: 70404
Ref: 3400
Navigation Aids
BF
NDB
0.263 MHz
Creve
Location
Latitude:
41.802700°
Longitude:
-103.499001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
8.583°
ID: 85955
BF
NDB
0.263 MHz
Creve
Location
Latitude:
41.802700°
Longitude:
-103.499001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
8.583°
ID: 85955
BFF
VORTAC
112.600 MHz
Scottsbluff
Location
Latitude:
41.894199°
Longitude:
-103.482002°
Elevation:
4170 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
8.580°
DME Information
Channel:
073X
Frequency:
112.600 MHz
ID: 85962
BFF
VORTAC
112.600 MHz
Scottsbluff
Location
Latitude:
41.894199°
Longitude:
-103.482002°
Elevation:
4170 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
8.580°
DME Information
Channel:
073X
Frequency:
112.600 MHz
ID: 85962
GIG
NDB
0.341 MHz
Gering
Location
Latitude:
41.944401°
Longitude:
-103.682999°
Elevation:
4050 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
9.054°
ID: 88411
GIG
NDB
0.341 MHz
Gering
Location
Latitude:
41.944401°
Longitude:
-103.682999°
Elevation:
4050 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
9.054°
ID: 88411
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