Navigation & Radio at Redstone Army Air Field
US
HUA
/
KHUA
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.050 MHz
HUNTSVILLE APP/DEP
ID: 60662
Ref: 3596
CTAF
126.950 MHz
CTAF
ID: 60663
Ref: 3596
GCA
124.800 MHz
GCA
ID: 60664
Ref: 3596
OPS
126.200 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 60665
Ref: 3596
OPS
126.200 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 60665
Ref: 3596
TWR
126.950 MHz
TWR
ID: 60666
Ref: 3596
TWR
126.950 MHz
TWR
ID: 60666
Ref: 3596
Navigation Aids
HUA
NDB
0.287 MHz
Redstone
Location
Latitude:
34.698502°
Longitude:
-86.688004°
Elevation:
676 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.321°
ID: 89037
HUA
NDB
0.287 MHz
Redstone
Location
Latitude:
34.698502°
Longitude:
-86.688004°
Elevation:
676 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.321°
ID: 89037
RQZ
VORTAC
112.200 MHz
Rocket
Location
Latitude:
34.797100°
Longitude:
-86.633904°
Elevation:
1200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.355°
DME Information
Channel:
059X
Frequency:
112.200 MHz
ID: 93229
RQZ
VORTAC
112.200 MHz
Rocket
Location
Latitude:
34.797100°
Longitude:
-86.633904°
Elevation:
1200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.355°
DME Information
Channel:
059X
Frequency:
112.200 MHz
ID: 93229
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