Navigation & Radio at Lafayette Regional Airport
US
LFT
/
KLFT
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
121.100 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 60896
Ref: 3642
A/D
121.100 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 60896
Ref: 3642
ATIS
134.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60897
Ref: 3642
ATIS
134.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60897
Ref: 3642
CLD
125.550 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60898
Ref: 3642
CLD
125.550 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60898
Ref: 3642
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 60899
Ref: 3642
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 60899
Ref: 3642
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 60900
Ref: 3642
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 60900
Ref: 3642
RDO
122.350 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 60901
Ref: 3642
RDO
122.350 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 60901
Ref: 3642
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 60902
Ref: 3642
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 60902
Ref: 3642
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60903
Ref: 3642
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60903
Ref: 3642
Navigation Aids
LF
NDB
0.375 MHz
Laffs
Location
Latitude:
30.289301°
Longitude:
-91.907898°
Elevation:
22 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.425°
ID: 90290
LF
NDB
0.375 MHz
Laffs
Location
Latitude:
30.289301°
Longitude:
-91.907898°
Elevation:
22 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.425°
ID: 90290
LFT
VORTAC
109.800 MHz
Lafayette
Location
Latitude:
30.193800°
Longitude:
-91.992599°
Elevation:
37 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.463°
DME Information
Channel:
035X
Frequency:
109.800 MHz
ID: 90298
LFT
VORTAC
109.800 MHz
Lafayette
Location
Latitude:
30.193800°
Longitude:
-91.992599°
Elevation:
37 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.463°
DME Information
Channel:
035X
Frequency:
109.800 MHz
ID: 90298
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