Navigation & Radio at Edwards Air Force Base
US
EDW
/
KEDW
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
132.750 MHz
SPORT APP/DEP
ID: 61443
Ref: 3503
A/D
132.750 MHz
SPORT APP/DEP
ID: 61443
Ref: 3503
ATIS
26.990 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61444
Ref: 3503
ATIS
26.990 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61444
Ref: 3503
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 61445
Ref: 3503
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 61445
Ref: 3503
MISC
135.825 MHz
NASA FLT OPS
ID: 61446
Ref: 3503
MISC
135.825 MHz
NASA FLT OPS
ID: 61446
Ref: 3503
PMSV
34.240 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61447
Ref: 3503
PMSV
34.240 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61447
Ref: 3503
POST
30.400 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 61448
Ref: 3503
POST
30.400 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 61448
Ref: 3503
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 61449
Ref: 3503
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 61449
Ref: 3503
TWR
120.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 61450
Ref: 3503
TWR
120.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 61450
Ref: 3503
Navigation Aids
EDW
VORTAC
116.400 MHz
Edwards
Location
Latitude:
34.982399°
Longitude:
-117.733002°
Elevation:
2354 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.138°
DME Information
Channel:
111X
Frequency:
116.400 MHz
ID: 87666
EDW
VORTAC
116.400 MHz
Edwards
Location
Latitude:
34.982399°
Longitude:
-117.733002°
Elevation:
2354 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.138°
DME Information
Channel:
111X
Frequency:
116.400 MHz
ID: 87666
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