Navigation & Radio at Topeka Regional Airport
US
FOE
/
KFOE
Radio Frequencies
17
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
123.800 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 70561
Ref: 3537
A/D
123.800 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 70561
Ref: 3537
ATIS
128.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70562
Ref: 3537
CTAF
120.800 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70563
Ref: 3537
CTAF
120.800 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70563
Ref: 3537
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 70564
Ref: 3537
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 70564
Ref: 3537
MISC
41.700 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 70565
Ref: 3537
MISC
41.700 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 70565
Ref: 3537
OPS
28.650 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 70566
Ref: 3537
OPS
28.650 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 70566
Ref: 3537
RDO
122.450 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 70567
Ref: 3537
RDO
122.450 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 70567
Ref: 3537
TWR
120.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 70568
Ref: 3537
TWR
120.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 70568
Ref: 3537
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70569
Ref: 3537
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70569
Ref: 3537
Navigation Aids
FO
NDB
0.326 MHz
Riply
Location
Latitude:
38.884899°
Longitude:
-95.581497°
Elevation:
1048 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.406°
ID: 88090
FOE
TACAN
111.600 MHz
Forbes
Location
Latitude:
38.947399°
Longitude:
-95.661201°
Elevation:
1043 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.439°
DME Information
Channel:
053X
Frequency:
111.600 MHz
ID: 88096
FOE
TACAN
111.600 MHz
Forbes
Location
Latitude:
38.947399°
Longitude:
-95.661201°
Elevation:
1043 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.439°
DME Information
Channel:
053X
Frequency:
111.600 MHz
ID: 88096
TOP
VORTAC
117.800 MHz
Topeka
Location
Latitude:
39.137100°
Longitude:
-95.549103°
Elevation:
1070 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.384°
DME Information
Channel:
125X
Frequency:
117.800 MHz
ID: 94517
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