Navigation & Radio at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
US
LBB
/
KLBB
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.200 MHz
APP
ID: 70157
Ref: 3633
APP
119.200 MHz
APP
ID: 70157
Ref: 3633
ATIS
125.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70158
Ref: 3633
ATIS
125.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70158
Ref: 3633
CLD
125.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70159
Ref: 3633
CLD
125.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70159
Ref: 3633
DEP
119.200 MHz
DEP
ID: 70160
Ref: 3633
DEP
119.200 MHz
DEP
ID: 70160
Ref: 3633
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70161
Ref: 3633
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 70161
Ref: 3633
RDO
122.550 MHz
FORT WORTH RDO
ID: 70162
Ref: 3633
RDO
122.550 MHz
FORT WORTH RDO
ID: 70162
Ref: 3633
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 70163
Ref: 3633
TWR
120.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 70163
Ref: 3633
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70164
Ref: 3633
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70164
Ref: 3633
Navigation Aids
LB
NDB
0.219 MHz
Pollo
Location
Latitude:
33.737900°
Longitude:
-101.829002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.296°
ID: 90200
LBB
VORTAC
109.200 MHz
Lubbock
Location
Latitude:
33.704899°
Longitude:
-101.914001°
Elevation:
3310 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
7.320°
DME Information
Channel:
029X
Frequency:
109.200 MHz
ID: 90204
LBB
VORTAC
109.200 MHz
Lubbock
Location
Latitude:
33.704899°
Longitude:
-101.914001°
Elevation:
3310 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
7.320°
DME Information
Channel:
029X
Frequency:
109.200 MHz
ID: 90204
LD
NDB
0.272 MHz
Lubbi
Location
Latitude:
33.662601°
Longitude:
-101.723000°
Elevation:
3197 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
7.260°
ID: 90244
LD
NDB
0.272 MHz
Lubbi
Location
Latitude:
33.662601°
Longitude:
-101.723000°
Elevation:
3197 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
7.260°
ID: 90244
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