Navigation & Radio at Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
US
BTR
/
KBTR
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
A/D
120.300 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 70668
Ref: 3429
ATIS
125.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70669
Ref: 3429
CLD
119.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70670
Ref: 3429
CLD
119.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70670
Ref: 3429
CTAF
118.450 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70671
Ref: 3429
CTAF
118.450 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70671
Ref: 3429
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70672
Ref: 3429
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70672
Ref: 3429
RDO
122.200 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 70673
Ref: 3429
RDO
122.200 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 70673
Ref: 3429
TWR
118.450 MHz
TWR
ID: 70674
Ref: 3429
TWR
118.450 MHz
TWR
ID: 70674
Ref: 3429
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70675
Ref: 3429
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70675
Ref: 3429
Navigation Aids
BT
NDB
0.284 MHz
Rundi
Location
Latitude:
30.582899°
Longitude:
-91.210999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.134°
ID: 86382
BTR
VORTAC
116.500 MHz
Baton Rouge
Location
Latitude:
30.485100°
Longitude:
-91.294098°
Elevation:
20 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.172°
DME Information
Channel:
112X
Frequency:
116.500 MHz
ID: 86401
BTR
VORTAC
116.500 MHz
Baton Rouge
Location
Latitude:
30.485100°
Longitude:
-91.294098°
Elevation:
20 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.172°
DME Information
Channel:
112X
Frequency:
116.500 MHz
ID: 86401
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