Navigation & Radio at Huron Regional Airport
US
HON
/
KHON
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ASOS
118.125 MHz
ASOS
ID: 60859
Ref: 3585
ASOS
118.125 MHz
ASOS
ID: 60859
Ref: 3585
CNTR
126.250 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
ID: 60860
Ref: 3585
CTAF
123.600 MHz
CTAF
ID: 60861
Ref: 3585
RDO
122.100 MHz
RDO
ID: 60863
Ref: 3585
RDO
122.100 MHz
RDO
ID: 60863
Ref: 3585
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 60862
Ref: 3585
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 60862
Ref: 3585
UNIC
123.000 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60864
Ref: 3585
UNIC
123.000 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60864
Ref: 3585
Navigation Aids
HO
NDB
0.302 MHz
Beady
Location
Latitude:
44.443901°
Longitude:
-98.336800°
Elevation:
1313 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
5.317°
ID: 88947
HO
NDB
0.302 MHz
Beady
Location
Latitude:
44.443901°
Longitude:
-98.336800°
Elevation:
1313 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
5.317°
ID: 88947
HON
VORTAC
117.600 MHz
Huron
Location
Latitude:
44.440102°
Longitude:
-98.311096°
Elevation:
1300 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.305°
DME Information
Channel:
123X
Frequency:
117.600 MHz
ID: 88958
HON
VORTAC
117.600 MHz
Huron
Location
Latitude:
44.440102°
Longitude:
-98.311096°
Elevation:
1300 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.305°
DME Information
Channel:
123X
Frequency:
117.600 MHz
ID: 88958
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