Navigation & Radio at Joplin Regional Airport
US
JLN
/
KJLN
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
120.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64727
Ref: 3623
ATIS
120.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64727
Ref: 3623
CNTR
128.600 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 64728
Ref: 3623
CNTR
128.600 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 64728
Ref: 3623
CTAF
119.800 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64729
Ref: 3623
CTAF
119.800 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64729
Ref: 3623
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 64730
Ref: 3623
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 64730
Ref: 3623
RDO
122.600 MHz
COLUMBIA RDO
ID: 64731
Ref: 3623
RDO
122.600 MHz
COLUMBIA RDO
ID: 64731
Ref: 3623
TWR
119.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 64732
Ref: 3623
TWR
119.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 64732
Ref: 3623
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64733
Ref: 3623
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64733
Ref: 3623
Navigation Aids
EOS
VOR-DME
117.300 MHz
Neosho
Location
Latitude:
36.842400°
Longitude:
-94.435699°
Elevation:
1200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.580°
DME Information
Channel:
120X
Frequency:
117.300 MHz
ID: 87780
EOS
VOR-DME
117.300 MHz
Neosho
Location
Latitude:
36.842400°
Longitude:
-94.435699°
Elevation:
1200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.580°
DME Information
Channel:
120X
Frequency:
117.300 MHz
ID: 87780
JL
NDB
0.344 MHz
Lunns
Location
Latitude:
37.203098°
Longitude:
-94.558601°
Elevation:
910 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.019°
ID: 89506
JL
NDB
0.344 MHz
Lunns
Location
Latitude:
37.203098°
Longitude:
-94.558601°
Elevation:
910 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.019°
ID: 89506
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