Navigation & Radio at Rickenbacker International Airport
US
LCK
/
KLCK
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.150 MHz
COLUMBUS APP
ID: 66034
Ref: 3638
AWOS
132.750 MHz
AWOS 3
ID: 66035
Ref: 3638
DEP
123.800 MHz
COLUMBUS DEP
ID: 66036
Ref: 3638
GND
121.850 MHz
GND
ID: 66037
Ref: 3638
OPS
36.700 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 66038
Ref: 3638
POST
23.880 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 66039
Ref: 3638
TWR
120.050 MHz
RICK TWR
ID: 66040
Ref: 3638
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66041
Ref: 3638
Navigation Aids
APE
VORTAC
116.700 MHz
Appleton
Location
Latitude:
40.151100°
Longitude:
-82.588303°
Elevation:
1350 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.539°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
ID: 85538
APE
VORTAC
116.700 MHz
Appleton
Location
Latitude:
40.151100°
Longitude:
-82.588303°
Elevation:
1350 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.539°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
ID: 85538
LC
NDB
0.376 MHz
Pickl
Location
Latitude:
39.881100°
Longitude:
-82.836098°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.378°
ID: 90224
LC
NDB
0.376 MHz
Pickl
Location
Latitude:
39.881100°
Longitude:
-82.836098°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.378°
ID: 90224
LCK
TACAN
134.200 MHz
Rickenbacker
Location
Latitude:
39.808201°
Longitude:
-82.928802°
Elevation:
732 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.322°
DME Information
Channel:
069X
Frequency:
134.200 MHz
ID: 90236
LCK
TACAN
134.200 MHz
Rickenbacker
Location
Latitude:
39.808201°
Longitude:
-82.928802°
Elevation:
732 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-6.322°
DME Information
Channel:
069X
Frequency:
134.200 MHz
ID: 90236
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