Navigation & Radio at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
US
BHM
/
KBHM
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
123.800 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 69630
Ref: 3406
ATIS
119.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69631
Ref: 3406
ATIS
119.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69631
Ref: 3406
CLD
125.675 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69632
Ref: 3406
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 69633
Ref: 3406
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 69633
Ref: 3406
OPS
38.700 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 69634
Ref: 3406
OPS
38.700 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 69634
Ref: 3406
POST
28.730 MHz
ANG COMD POST
ID: 69635
Ref: 3406
POST
28.730 MHz
ANG COMD POST
ID: 69635
Ref: 3406
RDO
122.200 MHz
ANNISTON RDO
ID: 69636
Ref: 3406
RDO
122.200 MHz
ANNISTON RDO
ID: 69636
Ref: 3406
TWR
119.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 69637
Ref: 3406
TWR
119.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 69637
Ref: 3406
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69638
Ref: 3406
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69638
Ref: 3406
Navigation Aids
BH
NDB
0.224 MHz
Mcden
Location
Latitude:
33.511299°
Longitude:
-86.845596°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.136°
ID: 86011
BH
NDB
0.224 MHz
Mcden
Location
Latitude:
33.511299°
Longitude:
-86.845596°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.136°
ID: 86011
RO
NDB
0.394 MHz
Roeby
Location
Latitude:
33.607601°
Longitude:
-86.678802°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.219°
ID: 93176
RO
NDB
0.394 MHz
Roeby
Location
Latitude:
33.607601°
Longitude:
-86.678802°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.219°
ID: 93176
VUZ
VORTAC
114.400 MHz
Vulcan
Location
Latitude:
33.670200°
Longitude:
-86.899803°
Elevation:
750 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.127°
DME Information
Channel:
091X
Frequency:
114.400 MHz
ID: 95323
VUZ
VORTAC
114.400 MHz
Vulcan
Location
Latitude:
33.670200°
Longitude:
-86.899803°
Elevation:
750 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.127°
DME Information
Channel:
091X
Frequency:
114.400 MHz
ID: 95323
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