Navigation & Radio at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
US
MSP
/
KMSP
Radio Frequencies
24
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.720 MHz
APP
ID: 70957
Ref: 3709
APP
118.720 MHz
APP
ID: 70957
Ref: 3709
ATIS
120.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70958
Ref: 3709
ATIS
120.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70958
Ref: 3709
CLD
133.200 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70959
Ref: 3709
CLD
133.200 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70959
Ref: 3709
DEP
132.975 MHz
DEP
ID: 70960
Ref: 3709
DEP
132.975 MHz
DEP
ID: 70960
Ref: 3709
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 70961
Ref: 3709
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 70961
Ref: 3709
MISC
28.267 MHz
934 AW BASE OPS
ID: 70962
Ref: 3709
MISC
28.267 MHz
934 AW BASE OPS
ID: 70962
Ref: 3709
OPS
31.120 MHz
133 AW COMD POST
ID: 70963
Ref: 3709
OPS
31.120 MHz
133 AW COMD POST
ID: 70963
Ref: 3709
POST
25.210 MHz
934 AW COMD POST
ID: 70964
Ref: 3709
POST
25.210 MHz
934 AW COMD POST
ID: 70964
Ref: 3709
PTD
28.267 MHz
PTD
ID: 70965
Ref: 3709
PTD
28.267 MHz
PTD
ID: 70965
Ref: 3709
RDO
122.300 MHz
PRINCETON RDO
ID: 70966
Ref: 3709
RDO
122.300 MHz
PRINCETON RDO
ID: 70966
Ref: 3709
TWR
123.675 MHz
TWR
ID: 70967
Ref: 3709
TWR
123.675 MHz
TWR
ID: 70967
Ref: 3709
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70968
Ref: 3709
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70968
Ref: 3709
Navigation Aids
AP
NDB
0.338 MHz
Vagey
Location
Latitude:
44.824100°
Longitude:
-93.305801°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.190°
ID: 85535
AP
NDB
0.338 MHz
Vagey
Location
Latitude:
44.824100°
Longitude:
-93.305801°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.190°
ID: 85535
MS
NDB
0.266 MHz
Narco
Location
Latitude:
44.825699°
Longitude:
-93.091301°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.076°
ID: 91268
MS
NDB
0.266 MHz
Narco
Location
Latitude:
44.825699°
Longitude:
-93.091301°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.076°
ID: 91268
MSP
VOR-DME
115.300 MHz
Minneapolis
Location
Latitude:
44.896500°
Longitude:
-93.236504°
Elevation:
831 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.147°
DME Information
Channel:
100X
Frequency:
115.300 MHz
ID: 91290
MSP
VOR-DME
115.300 MHz
Minneapolis
Location
Latitude:
44.896500°
Longitude:
-93.236504°
Elevation:
831 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.147°
DME Information
Channel:
100X
Frequency:
115.300 MHz
ID: 91290
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