Navigation & Radio at Monroe Regional Airport
US
MLU
/
KMLU
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.150 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 67603
Ref: 3697
ATIS
125.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67604
Ref: 3697
CLD
121.650 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 67605
Ref: 3697
CTAF
118.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 67606
Ref: 3697
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 67607
Ref: 3697
RDO
122.250 MHz
DE RIDDER RDO
ID: 67608
Ref: 3697
TWR
118.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 67609
Ref: 3697
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 67610
Ref: 3697
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 67610
Ref: 3697
Navigation Aids
ML
NDB
0.392 MHz
Sabar
Location
Latitude:
32.453499°
Longitude:
-92.103699°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.395°
ID: 91049
ML
NDB
0.392 MHz
Sabar
Location
Latitude:
32.453499°
Longitude:
-92.103699°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.395°
ID: 91049
MLU
VORTAC
117.200 MHz
Monroe
Location
Latitude:
32.516899°
Longitude:
-92.036003°
Elevation:
80 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.364°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 91078
MLU
VORTAC
117.200 MHz
Monroe
Location
Latitude:
32.516899°
Longitude:
-92.036003°
Elevation:
80 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.364°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 91078
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