Navigation & Radio at McAllen Miller International Airport
US
MFE
/
KMFE
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
121.000 MHz
VALLEY APP/DEP
ID: 70110
Ref: 3678
A/D
121.000 MHz
VALLEY APP/DEP
ID: 70110
Ref: 3678
ASOS
128.500 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70111
Ref: 3678
ASOS
128.500 MHz
ASOS
ID: 70111
Ref: 3678
ATIS
128.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70112
Ref: 3678
CTAF
118.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70113
Ref: 3678
ATIS
128.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70112
Ref: 3678
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 70114
Ref: 3678
RDO
122.200 MHz
SAN ANGELO RDO
ID: 70115
Ref: 3678
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 70116
Ref: 3678
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70117
Ref: 3678
Navigation Aids
MF
NDB
0.388 MHz
Missi
Location
Latitude:
26.253901°
Longitude:
-98.310402°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.325°
ID: 90891
MF
NDB
0.388 MHz
Missi
Location
Latitude:
26.253901°
Longitude:
-98.310402°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.325°
ID: 90891
MFE
VOR-DME
117.200 MHz
Mc Allen
Location
Latitude:
26.173901°
Longitude:
-98.240799°
Elevation:
100 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.305°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 90896
MFE
VOR-DME
117.200 MHz
Mc Allen
Location
Latitude:
26.173901°
Longitude:
-98.240799°
Elevation:
100 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.305°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 90896
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