Navigation & Radio at Fort Smith Regional Airport
US
FSM
/
KFSM
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
35.357 MHz
RAZORBACK APP
ID: 59070
Ref: 3543
APP
35.357 MHz
RAZORBACK APP
ID: 59070
Ref: 3543
APP
120.175 MHz
RAZORBACK APP
ID: 59069
Ref: 3543
APP
120.175 MHz
RAZORBACK APP
ID: 59069
Ref: 3543
ATIS
126.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59071
Ref: 3543
ATIS
126.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59071
Ref: 3543
CLD
133.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 59072
Ref: 3543
CLD
133.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 59072
Ref: 3543
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 59073
Ref: 3543
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 59073
Ref: 3543
DEP
120.900 MHz
RAZORBACK DEP
ID: 59074
Ref: 3543
DEP
120.900 MHz
RAZORBACK DEP
ID: 59074
Ref: 3543
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 59075
Ref: 3543
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 59075
Ref: 3543
RDO
122.200 MHz
JONESBORO RDO
ID: 59076
Ref: 3543
RDO
122.200 MHz
JONESBORO RDO
ID: 59076
Ref: 3543
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 59077
Ref: 3543
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 59077
Ref: 3543
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59078
Ref: 3543
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59078
Ref: 3543
Navigation Aids
FS
NDB
0.223 MHz
Wizer
Location
Latitude:
35.354198°
Longitude:
-94.217102°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.541°
ID: 88157
FS
NDB
0.223 MHz
Wizer
Location
Latitude:
35.354198°
Longitude:
-94.217102°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.541°
ID: 88157
FSM
VORTAC
110.400 MHz
Fort Smith
Location
Latitude:
35.388401°
Longitude:
-94.271500°
Elevation:
430 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.562°
DME Information
Channel:
041X
Frequency:
110.400 MHz
ID: 88166
FSM
VORTAC
110.400 MHz
Fort Smith
Location
Latitude:
35.388401°
Longitude:
-94.271500°
Elevation:
430 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.562°
DME Information
Channel:
041X
Frequency:
110.400 MHz
ID: 88166
GK
NDB
0.311 MHz
Jembo
Location
Latitude:
35.322701°
Longitude:
-94.474197°
Elevation:
420 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.048°
ID: 88430
GK
NDB
0.311 MHz
Jembo
Location
Latitude:
35.322701°
Longitude:
-94.474197°
Elevation:
420 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.048°
ID: 88430
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