Navigation & Radio at Garden City Regional Airport
US
GCK
/
KGCK
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ASOS
121.325 MHz
ASOS
ID: 61041
Ref: 3550
CNTR
125.200 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 61042
Ref: 3550
CNTR
125.200 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 61042
Ref: 3550
CTAF
118.150 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61043
Ref: 3550
CTAF
118.150 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61043
Ref: 3550
GND
119.000 MHz
GND
ID: 61044
Ref: 3550
GND
119.000 MHz
GND
ID: 61044
Ref: 3550
RDO
122.450 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 61045
Ref: 3550
RDO
122.450 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 61045
Ref: 3550
TWR
118.150 MHz
TWR
ID: 61046
Ref: 3550
TWR
118.150 MHz
TWR
ID: 61046
Ref: 3550
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61047
Ref: 3550
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61047
Ref: 3550
Navigation Aids
GC
NDB
0.347 MHz
Pieve
Location
Latitude:
37.828999°
Longitude:
-100.723999°
Elevation:
2824 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.049°
ID: 88297
GC
NDB
0.347 MHz
Pieve
Location
Latitude:
37.828999°
Longitude:
-100.723999°
Elevation:
2824 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.049°
ID: 88297
GCK
VORTAC
113.300 MHz
Garden City
Location
Latitude:
37.919102°
Longitude:
-100.724998°
Elevation:
2880 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
7.018°
DME Information
Channel:
080X
Frequency:
113.300 MHz
ID: 88300
GCK
VORTAC
113.300 MHz
Garden City
Location
Latitude:
37.919102°
Longitude:
-100.724998°
Elevation:
2880 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
7.018°
DME Information
Channel:
080X
Frequency:
113.300 MHz
ID: 88300
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