Navigation & Radio at Miami International Airport
US
MIA
/
KMIA
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.500 MHz
APP
ID: 63316
Ref: 3685
APP
120.500 MHz
APP
ID: 63316
Ref: 3685
ATIS
119.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63317
Ref: 3685
ATIS
119.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63317
Ref: 3685
CLD
120.350 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63318
Ref: 3685
CLD
120.350 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63318
Ref: 3685
DEP
119.450 MHz
DEP
ID: 63319
Ref: 3685
DEP
119.450 MHz
DEP
ID: 63319
Ref: 3685
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 63320
Ref: 3685
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 63320
Ref: 3685
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 63321
Ref: 3685
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 63321
Ref: 3685
UNIC
123.000 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 63322
Ref: 3685
UNIC
123.000 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 63322
Ref: 3685
Navigation Aids
DHP
VORTAC
113.900 MHz
Dolphin
Location
Latitude:
25.799999°
Longitude:
-80.348999°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.257°
DME Information
Channel:
086X
Frequency:
113.900 MHz
ID: 87367
DHP
VORTAC
113.900 MHz
Dolphin
Location
Latitude:
25.799999°
Longitude:
-80.348999°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.257°
DME Information
Channel:
086X
Frequency:
113.900 MHz
ID: 87367
MI
NDB
0.248 MHz
Keyes
Location
Latitude:
25.790701°
Longitude:
-80.194199°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.318°
ID: 90958
MI
NDB
0.248 MHz
Keyes
Location
Latitude:
25.790701°
Longitude:
-80.194199°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.318°
ID: 90958
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