Navigation & Radio at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
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IAH
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KIAH
Radio Frequencies
17
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.050 MHz
APP
ID: 62633
Ref: 3604
ATIS
124.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62634
Ref: 3604
CLD
128.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62635
Ref: 3604
CLD
128.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62635
Ref: 3604
DEP
28.140 MHz
DEP
ID: 62637
Ref: 3604
DEP
119.700 MHz
DEP
ID: 62636
Ref: 3604
DEP
119.700 MHz
DEP
ID: 62636
Ref: 3604
GND
118.575 MHz
GND
ID: 62638
Ref: 3604
GND
118.575 MHz
GND
ID: 62638
Ref: 3604
RDO
122.400 MHz
MONTGOMERY CO RDO
ID: 62639
Ref: 3604
RDO
122.400 MHz
MONTGOMERY CO RDO
ID: 62639
Ref: 3604
TWR
29.020 MHz
TWR
ID: 62641
Ref: 3604
TWR
29.020 MHz
TWR
ID: 62641
Ref: 3604
TWR
120.725 MHz
TWR
ID: 62640
Ref: 3604
TWR
120.725 MHz
TWR
ID: 62640
Ref: 3604
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62642
Ref: 3604
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62642
Ref: 3604
Navigation Aids
BVP
NDB
0.326 MHz
Nixin
Location
Latitude:
29.993299°
Longitude:
-95.214996°
Elevation:
75 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.475°
ID: 86466
BVP
NDB
0.326 MHz
Nixin
Location
Latitude:
29.993299°
Longitude:
-95.214996°
Elevation:
75 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.475°
ID: 86466
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