Navigation & Radio at Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport
US
MTC
/
KMTC
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/G
31.420 MHz
927 ARW OPS
ID: 67899
Ref: 3712
A/G
31.420 MHz
927 ARW OPS
ID: 67899
Ref: 3712
APP
119.600 MHz
APP
ID: 67900
Ref: 3712
APP
119.600 MHz
APP
ID: 67900
Ref: 3712
ATIS
125.325 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67901
Ref: 3712
ATIS
125.325 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67901
Ref: 3712
CLD
119.000 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 67902
Ref: 3712
CLD
119.000 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 67902
Ref: 3712
DEP
119.600 MHz
DEP
ID: 67903
Ref: 3712
DEP
119.600 MHz
DEP
ID: 67903
Ref: 3712
GND
128.300 MHz
GND
ID: 67904
Ref: 3712
GND
128.300 MHz
GND
ID: 67904
Ref: 3712
MISC
38.180 MHz
USCG DETROIT AIR
ID: 67905
Ref: 3712
MISC
38.180 MHz
USCG DETROIT AIR
ID: 67905
Ref: 3712
OPS
148.525 MHz
WING COMD POST
ID: 67906
Ref: 3712
OPS
148.525 MHz
WING COMD POST
ID: 67906
Ref: 3712
PMSV
34.250 MHz
PMSV/METRO
ID: 67907
Ref: 3712
PMSV
34.250 MHz
PMSV/METRO
ID: 67907
Ref: 3712
PTD
134.850 MHz
PTD
ID: 67908
Ref: 3712
PTD
134.850 MHz
PTD
ID: 67908
Ref: 3712
TWR
120.150 MHz
TWR
ID: 67909
Ref: 3712
Navigation Aids
MTC
TACAN
133.700 MHz
Selfridge
Location
Latitude:
42.612999°
Longitude:
-82.831802°
Elevation:
580 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-7.234°
DME Information
Channel:
064X
Frequency:
133.700 MHz
ID: 91312
MTC
TACAN
133.700 MHz
Selfridge
Location
Latitude:
42.612999°
Longitude:
-82.831802°
Elevation:
580 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-7.234°
DME Information
Channel:
064X
Frequency:
133.700 MHz
ID: 91312
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