Navigation & Radio at Hickory Regional Airport
US
HKY
/
KHKY
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ASOS
118.325 MHz
ASOS
ID: 62471
Ref: 3581
ASOS
118.325 MHz
ASOS
ID: 62471
Ref: 3581
CLD
121.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62472
Ref: 3581
CLD
121.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62472
Ref: 3581
CNTR
125.150 MHz
ATLANTA CNTR
ID: 62473
Ref: 3581
CNTR
125.150 MHz
ATLANTA CNTR
ID: 62473
Ref: 3581
CTAF
128.150 MHz
CTAF
ID: 62474
Ref: 3581
CTAF
128.150 MHz
CTAF
ID: 62474
Ref: 3581
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 62475
Ref: 3581
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 62475
Ref: 3581
RDO
122.200 MHz
RALEIGH RDO
ID: 62476
Ref: 3581
RDO
122.200 MHz
RALEIGH RDO
ID: 62476
Ref: 3581
TWR
128.150 MHz
TWR
ID: 62477
Ref: 3581
TWR
128.150 MHz
TWR
ID: 62477
Ref: 3581
Navigation Aids
BZM
VOR-DME
110.800 MHz
Barretts Mt
Location
Latitude:
35.868900°
Longitude:
-81.240501°
Elevation:
1880 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.528°
DME Information
Channel:
045X
Frequency:
110.800 MHz
ID: 86523
BZM
VOR-DME
110.800 MHz
Barretts Mt
Location
Latitude:
35.868900°
Longitude:
-81.240501°
Elevation:
1880 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.528°
DME Information
Channel:
045X
Frequency:
110.800 MHz
ID: 86523
HK
NDB
0.332 MHz
Tawba
Location
Latitude:
35.786598°
Longitude:
-81.305603°
Elevation:
975 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.488°
ID: 88860
HK
NDB
0.332 MHz
Tawba
Location
Latitude:
35.786598°
Longitude:
-81.305603°
Elevation:
975 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.488°
ID: 88860
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