Navigation & Radio at El Paso International Airport
US
ELP
/
KELP
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.150 MHz
APP
ID: 62874
Ref: 3512
APP
119.150 MHz
APP
ID: 62874
Ref: 3512
ATIS
120.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62875
Ref: 3512
ATIS
120.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62875
Ref: 3512
CLD
125.000 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62876
Ref: 3512
CLD
125.000 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62876
Ref: 3512
DEP
119.150 MHz
DEP
ID: 62877
Ref: 3512
DEP
119.150 MHz
DEP
ID: 62877
Ref: 3512
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 62878
Ref: 3512
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 62878
Ref: 3512
RDO
122.400 MHz
ALBUQUERQUE RDO
ID: 62879
Ref: 3512
RDO
122.400 MHz
ALBUQUERQUE RDO
ID: 62879
Ref: 3512
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 62880
Ref: 3512
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 62880
Ref: 3512
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62881
Ref: 3512
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62881
Ref: 3512
Navigation Aids
EL
NDB
0.242 MHz
Valtr
Location
Latitude:
31.860300°
Longitude:
-106.318001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.208°
ID: 87711
EL
NDB
0.242 MHz
Valtr
Location
Latitude:
31.860300°
Longitude:
-106.318001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.208°
ID: 87711
ELP
VORTAC
115.200 MHz
El Paso
Location
Latitude:
31.815901°
Longitude:
-106.281998°
Elevation:
4020 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
9.196°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 87729
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