Navigation & Radio at Nashville International Airport
US
BNA
/
KBNA
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.600 MHz
APP
ID: 66388
Ref: 3420
APP
120.600 MHz
APP
ID: 66388
Ref: 3420
ATIS
135.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66389
Ref: 3420
ATIS
135.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66389
Ref: 3420
CLD
126.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66390
Ref: 3420
CLD
126.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66390
Ref: 3420
DEP
118.400 MHz
DEP
ID: 66391
Ref: 3420
DEP
118.400 MHz
DEP
ID: 66391
Ref: 3420
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 66392
Ref: 3420
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 66392
Ref: 3420
MISC
138.100 MHz
ANG MAINT
ID: 66393
Ref: 3420
MISC
138.100 MHz
ANG MAINT
ID: 66393
Ref: 3420
OPS
32.290 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 66394
Ref: 3420
OPS
32.290 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 66394
Ref: 3420
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 66395
Ref: 3420
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 66395
Ref: 3420
TWR
118.600 MHz
TWR
ID: 66396
Ref: 3420
TWR
118.600 MHz
TWR
ID: 66396
Ref: 3420
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66397
Ref: 3420
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66397
Ref: 3420
Navigation Aids
BN
NDB
0.304 MHz
Dobbs
Location
Latitude:
36.030998°
Longitude:
-86.721802°
Elevation:
985 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.440°
ID: 86201
BN
NDB
0.304 MHz
Dobbs
Location
Latitude:
36.030998°
Longitude:
-86.721802°
Elevation:
985 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.440°
ID: 86201
BNA
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Nashville
Location
Latitude:
36.137001°
Longitude:
-86.684799°
Elevation:
566 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.468°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 86202
VI
NDB
0.344 MHz
Opery
Location
Latitude:
36.203800°
Longitude:
-86.652000°
Elevation:
433 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.491°
ID: 95127
VI
NDB
0.344 MHz
Opery
Location
Latitude:
36.203800°
Longitude:
-86.652000°
Elevation:
433 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.491°
ID: 95127
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