Navigation & Radio at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport
US
ICT
/
KICT
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
32.710 MHz
APP
ID: 59983
Ref: 3605
APP
125.500 MHz
APP
ID: 59982
Ref: 3605
ATIS
125.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59984
Ref: 3605
APP
125.500 MHz
APP
ID: 59982
Ref: 3605
CLD
125.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 59985
Ref: 3605
CLD
125.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 59985
Ref: 3605
DEP
126.700 MHz
DEP
ID: 59986
Ref: 3605
DEP
126.700 MHz
DEP
ID: 59986
Ref: 3605
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 59987
Ref: 3605
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 59987
Ref: 3605
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 59988
Ref: 3605
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 59988
Ref: 3605
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 59989
Ref: 3605
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 59989
Ref: 3605
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59990
Ref: 3605
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59990
Ref: 3605
Navigation Aids
IC
NDB
0.332 MHz
Piche
Location
Latitude:
37.578201°
Longitude:
-97.455902°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.011°
ID: 89137
IC
NDB
0.332 MHz
Piche
Location
Latitude:
37.578201°
Longitude:
-97.455902°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.011°
ID: 89137
ICT
VORTAC
113.800 MHz
Wichita
Location
Latitude:
37.745300°
Longitude:
-97.583801°
Elevation:
1471 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.061°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 89144
ICT
VORTAC
113.800 MHz
Wichita
Location
Latitude:
37.745300°
Longitude:
-97.583801°
Elevation:
1471 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.061°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 89144
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