Navigation & Radio at Buffalo Niagara International Airport
US
BUF
/
KBUF
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
126.150 MHz
Buffalo APP/DEP
ID: 69857
Ref: 3431
ATIS
135.350 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69858
Ref: 3431
CLD
124.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69859
Ref: 3431
CLD
124.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69859
Ref: 3431
GND
133.200 MHz
GND
ID: 69860
Ref: 3431
GND
133.200 MHz
GND
ID: 69860
Ref: 3431
RDO
122.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 69861
Ref: 3431
RDO
122.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 69861
Ref: 3431
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 69862
Ref: 3431
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 69862
Ref: 3431
Navigation Aids
BU
NDB
0.231 MHz
Klump
Location
Latitude:
43.000198°
Longitude:
-78.650803°
Elevation:
630 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.499°
ID: 86418
BU
NDB
0.231 MHz
Klump
Location
Latitude:
43.000198°
Longitude:
-78.650803°
Elevation:
630 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.499°
ID: 86418
BUF
VOR-DME
116.400 MHz
Buffalo
Location
Latitude:
42.929001°
Longitude:
-78.646301°
Elevation:
730 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-10.486°
DME Information
Channel:
111X
Frequency:
116.400 MHz
ID: 86427
BUF
VOR-DME
116.400 MHz
Buffalo
Location
Latitude:
42.929001°
Longitude:
-78.646301°
Elevation:
730 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-10.486°
DME Information
Channel:
111X
Frequency:
116.400 MHz
ID: 86427
GB
NDB
0.204 MHz
Plazz
Location
Latitude:
42.873798°
Longitude:
-78.816498°
Elevation:
630 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.399°
ID: 88276
GB
NDB
0.204 MHz
Plazz
Location
Latitude:
42.873798°
Longitude:
-78.816498°
Elevation:
630 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.399°
ID: 88276
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