Navigation & Radio at Flying Cloud Airport
US
FCM
/
KFCM
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.000 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS APP/DEP
ID: 62508
Ref: 19850
A/D
125.000 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS APP/DEP
ID: 62508
Ref: 19850
ATIS
124.900 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62509
Ref: 19850
ATIS
124.900 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62509
Ref: 19850
CLD
121.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62510
Ref: 19850
CLD
121.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62510
Ref: 19850
CTAF
118.100 MHz
CTAF
ID: 62511
Ref: 19850
CTAF
118.100 MHz
CTAF
ID: 62511
Ref: 19850
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 62512
Ref: 19850
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 62512
Ref: 19850
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 62513
Ref: 19850
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 62513
Ref: 19850
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62514
Ref: 19850
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62514
Ref: 19850
Navigation Aids
FCM
VOR-DME
111.800 MHz
Flying Cloud
Location
Latitude:
44.825699°
Longitude:
-93.456802°
Elevation:
900 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.269°
DME Information
Channel:
055X
Frequency:
111.800 MHz
ID: 87949
FCM
VOR-DME
111.800 MHz
Flying Cloud
Location
Latitude:
44.825699°
Longitude:
-93.456802°
Elevation:
900 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.269°
DME Information
Channel:
055X
Frequency:
111.800 MHz
ID: 87949
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