Navigation & Radio at Shreveport Downtown Airport
US
DTN
/
KDTN
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.900 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 66930
Ref: 19659
A/D
119.900 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 66930
Ref: 19659
ASOS
118.525 MHz
ASOS
ID: 66931
Ref: 19659
ASOS
118.525 MHz
ASOS
ID: 66931
Ref: 19659
CLD
120.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66932
Ref: 19659
CLD
120.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66932
Ref: 19659
CTAF
120.225 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66933
Ref: 19659
CTAF
120.225 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66933
Ref: 19659
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 66934
Ref: 19659
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 66934
Ref: 19659
RDO
122.600 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 66935
Ref: 19659
RDO
122.600 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 66935
Ref: 19659
TWR
120.225 MHz
TWR
ID: 66936
Ref: 19659
TWR
120.225 MHz
TWR
ID: 66936
Ref: 19659
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66937
Ref: 19659
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66937
Ref: 19659
Navigation Aids
DTN
VOR
108.600 MHz
Downtown
Location
Latitude:
32.539902°
Longitude:
-93.741302°
Elevation:
175 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.448°
ID: 87547
DTN
VOR
108.600 MHz
Downtown
Location
Latitude:
32.539902°
Longitude:
-93.741302°
Elevation:
175 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.448°
ID: 87547
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