Navigation & Radio at John F Kennedy International Airport
US
JFK
/
KJFK
Radio Frequencies
23
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
125.700 MHz
NEW YORK APP (ROBER)
ID: 69293
Ref: 3622
APP
125.700 MHz
NEW YORK APP (ROBER)
ID: 69293
Ref: 3622
APP
127.400 MHz
NEW YORK APPROACH (CAMRN)
ID: 301312
Ref: 3622
APP
127.400 MHz
NEW YORK APPROACH (CAMRN)
ID: 301312
Ref: 3622
APP
132.400 MHz
NEW YORK APPROACH (FINAL)
ID: 301313
Ref: 3622
APP
132.400 MHz
NEW YORK APPROACH (FINAL)
ID: 301313
Ref: 3622
ATIS
115.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69294
Ref: 3622
ATIS
115.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69294
Ref: 3622
CLD
135.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69295
Ref: 3622
CLD
135.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69295
Ref: 3622
DEP
135.900 MHz
NEW YORK DEP
ID: 69296
Ref: 3622
DEP
135.900 MHz
NEW YORK DEP
ID: 69296
Ref: 3622
GND
121.650 MHz
GND ALT
ID: 332895
Ref: 3622
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 69297
Ref: 3622
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 69297
Ref: 3622
RDO
115.900 MHz
NEW YORK RDO
ID: 69298
Ref: 3622
RDO
115.900 MHz
NEW YORK RDO
ID: 69298
Ref: 3622
TWR
119.100 MHz
KENNEDY TWR
ID: 69299
Ref: 3622
TWR
119.100 MHz
KENNEDY TWR
ID: 69299
Ref: 3622
TWR
123.900 MHz
TWR ALT
ID: 332894
Ref: 3622
TWR
123.900 MHz
TWR ALT
ID: 332894
Ref: 3622
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69300
Ref: 3622
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69300
Ref: 3622
Navigation Aids
CRI
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Canarsie
Location
Latitude:
40.612499°
Longitude:
-73.894402°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-13.134°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 87031
CRI
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Canarsie
Location
Latitude:
40.612499°
Longitude:
-73.894402°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-13.134°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 87031
JFK
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Kennedy
Location
Latitude:
40.632900°
Longitude:
-73.771400°
Elevation:
11 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-13.182°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 89475
JFK
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Kennedy
Location
Latitude:
40.632900°
Longitude:
-73.771400°
Elevation:
11 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-13.182°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 89475
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