Navigation & Radio at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
US
LBE
/
KLBE
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
118.375 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66010
Ref: 3634
ATIS
118.375 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66010
Ref: 3634
AWOS
118.375 MHz
AWOS 3
ID: 66011
Ref: 3634
AWOS
118.375 MHz
AWOS 3
ID: 66011
Ref: 3634
CNTR
124.400 MHz
CLEVELAND CNTR
ID: 66012
Ref: 3634
CNTR
124.400 MHz
CLEVELAND CNTR
ID: 66012
Ref: 3634
CTAF
125.000 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66013
Ref: 3634
CTAF
125.000 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66013
Ref: 3634
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 66014
Ref: 3634
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 66014
Ref: 3634
TWR
125.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 66015
Ref: 3634
TWR
125.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 66015
Ref: 3634
Navigation Aids
BHU
NDB
0.382 MHz
Benje
Location
Latitude:
40.375500°
Longitude:
-79.271698°
Elevation:
1180 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-9.316°
ID: 86027
BHU
NDB
0.382 MHz
Benje
Location
Latitude:
40.375500°
Longitude:
-79.271698°
Elevation:
1180 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-9.316°
ID: 86027
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