Navigation & Radio at Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station
US
ECG
/
KECG
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.550 MHz
NORFOLK APP/DEP
ID: 61810
Ref: 3502
A/D
119.550 MHz
NORFOLK APP/DEP
ID: 61810
Ref: 3502
A/G
34.500 MHz
AIR
ID: 61811
Ref: 3502
A/G
34.500 MHz
AIR
ID: 61811
Ref: 3502
ASOS
118.525 MHz
ASOS
ID: 61812
Ref: 3502
ASOS
118.525 MHz
ASOS
ID: 61812
Ref: 3502
CTAF
120.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61813
Ref: 3502
CTAF
120.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61813
Ref: 3502
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61814
Ref: 3502
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61814
Ref: 3502
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 61815
Ref: 3502
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 61815
Ref: 3502
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61816
Ref: 3502
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61816
Ref: 3502
Navigation Aids
ECG
VOR-DME
112.500 MHz
Elizabeth City
Location
Latitude:
36.257599°
Longitude:
-76.175598°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.316°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 87646
ECG
VOR-DME
112.500 MHz
Elizabeth City
Location
Latitude:
36.257599°
Longitude:
-76.175598°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.316°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 87646
LLW
NDB
0.254 MHz
Woodville
Location
Latitude:
36.263000°
Longitude:
-76.297997°
Elevation:
60 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.269°
ID: 90404
LLW
NDB
0.254 MHz
Woodville
Location
Latitude:
36.263000°
Longitude:
-76.297997°
Elevation:
60 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.269°
ID: 90404
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