Navigation & Radio at La Crosse Regional Airport
US
LSE
/
KLSE
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
124.950 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62317
Ref: 3654
ATIS
124.950 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62317
Ref: 3654
CNTR
128.600 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
ID: 62318
Ref: 3654
CNTR
128.600 MHz
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
ID: 62318
Ref: 3654
CTAF
118.450 MHz
CTAF
ID: 62319
Ref: 3654
CTAF
118.450 MHz
CTAF
ID: 62319
Ref: 3654
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 62320
Ref: 3654
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 62320
Ref: 3654
RDO
122.200 MHz
GREEN BAY RDO
ID: 62321
Ref: 3654
RDO
122.200 MHz
GREEN BAY RDO
ID: 62321
Ref: 3654
TWR
118.450 MHz
TWR
ID: 62322
Ref: 3654
TWR
118.450 MHz
TWR
ID: 62322
Ref: 3654
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62323
Ref: 3654
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 62323
Ref: 3654
Navigation Aids
LS
NDB
0.272 MHz
Mindi
Location
Latitude:
44.004002°
Longitude:
-91.260803°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.215°
ID: 90543
LS
NDB
0.272 MHz
Mindi
Location
Latitude:
44.004002°
Longitude:
-91.260803°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.215°
ID: 90543
LSE
VOR-DME
108.400 MHz
La Crosse
Location
Latitude:
43.876099°
Longitude:
-91.255997°
Elevation:
650 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.205°
DME Information
Channel:
021X
Frequency:
108.400 MHz
ID: 90548
LSE
VOR-DME
108.400 MHz
La Crosse
Location
Latitude:
43.876099°
Longitude:
-91.255997°
Elevation:
650 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.205°
DME Information
Channel:
021X
Frequency:
108.400 MHz
ID: 90548
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