Navigation & Radio at Huntsville International Carl T Jones Field
US
HSV
/
KHSV
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.050 MHz
APP
ID: 70871
Ref: 3594
APP
118.050 MHz
APP
ID: 70871
Ref: 3594
ATIS
121.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70872
Ref: 3594
ATIS
121.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70872
Ref: 3594
CLD
120.350 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70873
Ref: 3594
CLD
120.350 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70873
Ref: 3594
CTAF
127.600 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70874
Ref: 3594
CTAF
127.600 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70874
Ref: 3594
DEP
118.050 MHz
DEP
ID: 70875
Ref: 3594
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70876
Ref: 3594
RDO
122.200 MHz
ANNISTON RDO
ID: 70877
Ref: 3594
TWR
127.600 MHz
TWR
ID: 70878
Ref: 3594
TWR
127.600 MHz
TWR
ID: 70878
Ref: 3594
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70879
Ref: 3594
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70879
Ref: 3594
Navigation Aids
CWH
NDB
0.350 MHz
Capshaw
Location
Latitude:
34.773701°
Longitude:
-86.778999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.287°
ID: 87164
CWH
NDB
0.350 MHz
Capshaw
Location
Latitude:
34.773701°
Longitude:
-86.778999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.287°
ID: 87164
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