Navigation & Radio at Capital City Airport
US
LAN
/
KLAN
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.650 MHz
LANSING APP/DEP
ID: 62340
Ref: 3629
A/D
118.650 MHz
LANSING APP/DEP
ID: 62340
Ref: 3629
ATIS
119.750 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62341
Ref: 3629
CLD
123.675 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62342
Ref: 3629
CLD
123.675 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62342
Ref: 3629
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 62343
Ref: 3629
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 62343
Ref: 3629
RDO
122.200 MHz
LANSING RDO
ID: 62344
Ref: 3629
RDO
122.200 MHz
LANSING RDO
ID: 62344
Ref: 3629
TWR
119.900 MHz
LANSING TWR
ID: 62345
Ref: 3629
TWR
119.900 MHz
LANSING TWR
ID: 62345
Ref: 3629
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62346
Ref: 3629
Navigation Aids
LA
NDB
0.206 MHz
Artda
Location
Latitude:
42.777599°
Longitude:
-84.497597°
Elevation:
841 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.019°
ID: 90140
LA
NDB
0.206 MHz
Artda
Location
Latitude:
42.777599°
Longitude:
-84.497597°
Elevation:
841 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.019°
ID: 90140
LAN
VORTAC
110.800 MHz
Lansing
Location
Latitude:
42.717400°
Longitude:
-84.697701°
Elevation:
880 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.506°
DME Information
Channel:
045X
Frequency:
110.800 MHz
ID: 90158
LAN
VORTAC
110.800 MHz
Lansing
Location
Latitude:
42.717400°
Longitude:
-84.697701°
Elevation:
880 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.506°
DME Information
Channel:
045X
Frequency:
110.800 MHz
ID: 90158
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