Navigation & Radio at Bishop International Airport
US
FNT
/
KFNT
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.800 MHz
FLINT APP/DEP
ID: 66785
Ref: 3535
A/D
118.800 MHz
FLINT APP/DEP
ID: 66785
Ref: 3535
ATIS
133.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66786
Ref: 3535
ATIS
133.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66786
Ref: 3535
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66787
Ref: 3535
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66787
Ref: 3535
CTAF
126.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66788
Ref: 3535
CTAF
126.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66788
Ref: 3535
GND
121.900 MHz
FLINT GND
ID: 66789
Ref: 3535
GND
121.900 MHz
FLINT GND
ID: 66789
Ref: 3535
RDO
122.300 MHz
LANSING RDO
ID: 66790
Ref: 3535
RDO
122.300 MHz
LANSING RDO
ID: 66790
Ref: 3535
TWR
126.300 MHz
FLINT TWR
ID: 66791
Ref: 3535
TWR
126.300 MHz
FLINT TWR
ID: 66791
Ref: 3535
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66792
Ref: 3535
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66792
Ref: 3535
Navigation Aids
FN
NDB
0.269 MHz
Petli
Location
Latitude:
42.968102°
Longitude:
-83.890099°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.363°
ID: 88074
FN
NDB
0.269 MHz
Petli
Location
Latitude:
42.968102°
Longitude:
-83.890099°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.363°
ID: 88074
FNT
VORTAC
116.900 MHz
Flint
Location
Latitude:
42.966801°
Longitude:
-83.747002°
Elevation:
770 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.435°
DME Information
Channel:
116X
Frequency:
116.900 MHz
ID: 88083
FNT
VORTAC
116.900 MHz
Flint
Location
Latitude:
42.966801°
Longitude:
-83.747002°
Elevation:
770 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.435°
DME Information
Channel:
116X
Frequency:
116.900 MHz
ID: 88083
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