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