Navigation & Radio at Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
US
LUK
/
KLUK
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
121.000 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 66236
Ref: 3659
ATIS
120.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66237
Ref: 3659
CLD
121.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 66238
Ref: 3659
CTAF
118.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66239
Ref: 3659
CTAF
118.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66239
Ref: 3659
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 66240
Ref: 3659
RDO
122.400 MHz
DAYTON RDO
ID: 66241
Ref: 3659
RDO
122.400 MHz
DAYTON RDO
ID: 66241
Ref: 3659
TWR
118.700 MHz
LUNKEN TWR
ID: 66242
Ref: 3659
TWR
118.700 MHz
LUNKEN TWR
ID: 66242
Ref: 3659
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66243
Ref: 3659
Navigation Aids
CVG
VORTAC
117.300 MHz
Cincinnati
Location
Latitude:
39.015999°
Longitude:
-84.703300°
Elevation:
879 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-4.552°
DME Information
Channel:
120X
Frequency:
117.300 MHz
ID: 87141
CVG
VORTAC
117.300 MHz
Cincinnati
Location
Latitude:
39.015999°
Longitude:
-84.703300°
Elevation:
879 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-4.552°
DME Information
Channel:
120X
Frequency:
117.300 MHz
ID: 87141
LUK
NDB
0.335 MHz
Cincinnati
Location
Latitude:
39.159599°
Longitude:
-84.341301°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.147°
ID: 90600
LUK
NDB
0.335 MHz
Cincinnati
Location
Latitude:
39.159599°
Longitude:
-84.341301°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.147°
ID: 90600
MDE
NDB
0.379 MHz
Madeira
Location
Latitude:
39.222698°
Longitude:
-84.355400°
Elevation:
790 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.149°
ID: 90832
MDE
NDB
0.379 MHz
Madeira
Location
Latitude:
39.222698°
Longitude:
-84.355400°
Elevation:
790 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.149°
ID: 90832
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