Navigation & Radio at Dyess Air Force Base
US
DYS
/
KDYS
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.000 MHz
ABILENE APP/DEP
ID: 66532
Ref: 3499
A/D
125.000 MHz
ABILENE APP/DEP
ID: 66532
Ref: 3499
ATIS
38.570 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66533
Ref: 3499
ATIS
38.570 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66533
Ref: 3499
GND
118.350 MHz
GND
ID: 66534
Ref: 3499
GND
118.350 MHz
GND
ID: 66534
Ref: 3499
PMSV
38.325 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 66535
Ref: 3499
PMSV
38.325 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 66535
Ref: 3499
POST
31.100 MHz
ACC COMMAND POST
ID: 66536
Ref: 3499
POST
31.100 MHz
ACC COMMAND POST
ID: 66536
Ref: 3499
POST
34.940 MHz
AMCC
ID: 66537
Ref: 3499
POST
34.940 MHz
AMCC
ID: 66537
Ref: 3499
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 66538
Ref: 3499
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 66538
Ref: 3499
TWR
133.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 66539
Ref: 3499
TWR
133.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 66539
Ref: 3499
Navigation Aids
ABI
VORTAC
113.700 MHz
Abilene
Location
Latitude:
32.481300°
Longitude:
-99.863503°
Elevation:
1810 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
6.246°
DME Information
Channel:
084X
Frequency:
113.700 MHz
ID: 85211
ABI
VORTAC
113.700 MHz
Abilene
Location
Latitude:
32.481300°
Longitude:
-99.863503°
Elevation:
1810 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
6.246°
DME Information
Channel:
084X
Frequency:
113.700 MHz
ID: 85211
DYS
TACAN
133.600 MHz
Dyess
Location
Latitude:
32.418499°
Longitude:
-99.857101°
Elevation:
1782 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
6.243°
DME Information
Channel:
063X
Frequency:
133.600 MHz
ID: 87608
DYS
TACAN
133.600 MHz
Dyess
Location
Latitude:
32.418499°
Longitude:
-99.857101°
Elevation:
1782 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
6.243°
DME Information
Channel:
063X
Frequency:
133.600 MHz
ID: 87608
TQA
VOR-DME
111.600 MHz
Tuscola
Location
Latitude:
32.235699°
Longitude:
-99.816803°
Elevation:
2018 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
6.227°
DME Information
Channel:
053X
Frequency:
111.600 MHz
ID: 94555
TQA
VOR-DME
111.600 MHz
Tuscola
Location
Latitude:
32.235699°
Longitude:
-99.816803°
Elevation:
2018 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
6.227°
DME Information
Channel:
053X
Frequency:
111.600 MHz
ID: 94555
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