Navigation & Radio at Newark Liberty International Airport

US

EWR / KEWR
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
4

Radio Frequencies

APP 127.600 MHz
NEW YORK APP
ID: 60914 Ref: 3521
ATIS 115.700 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60915 Ref: 3521
ATIS 115.700 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60915 Ref: 3521
CLD 118.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60916 Ref: 3521
CLD 118.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60916 Ref: 3521
DEP 119.200 MHz
NEW YORK DEP
ID: 60917 Ref: 3521
DEP 119.200 MHz
NEW YORK DEP
ID: 60917 Ref: 3521
GND 121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 60918 Ref: 3521
GND 121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 60918 Ref: 3521
TWR 118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 60919 Ref: 3521
TWR 118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 60919 Ref: 3521
UNIC 122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60920 Ref: 3521
UNIC 122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60920 Ref: 3521

Navigation Aids

EW NDB
0.241 MHz

Chesa

Location

Latitude: 40.593700°
Longitude: -74.230003°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -13.010°
ID: 87877
EW NDB
0.241 MHz

Chesa

Location

Latitude: 40.593700°
Longitude: -74.230003°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -13.010°
ID: 87877
EZ NDB
0.373 MHz

Lizah

Location

Latitude: 40.607300°
Longitude: -74.218002°
Elevation: 10 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -13.017°
ID: 87892
EZ NDB
0.373 MHz

Lizah

Location

Latitude: 40.607300°
Longitude: -74.218002°
Elevation: 10 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -13.017°
ID: 87892

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