Navigation & Radio at Fallon Naval Air Station
US
NFL
/
KNFL
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
120.850 MHz
NAVY FALLON APP/DEP
ID: 67826
Ref: 3725
A/D
120.850 MHz
NAVY FALLON APP/DEP
ID: 67826
Ref: 3725
ATIS
37.092 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67827
Ref: 3725
ATIS
37.092 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67827
Ref: 3725
CLD
35.355 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 67828
Ref: 3725
CLD
35.355 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 67828
Ref: 3725
GND
25.115 MHz
GND
ID: 67829
Ref: 3725
GND
25.115 MHz
GND
ID: 67829
Ref: 3725
MISC
126.200 MHz
DESERT CON
ID: 67830
Ref: 3725
MISC
126.200 MHz
DESERT CON
ID: 67830
Ref: 3725
OPS
23.800 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 67831
Ref: 3725
PMSV
32.740 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 67832
Ref: 3725
TWR
119.250 MHz
NAVY FALLON TWR
ID: 67833
Ref: 3725
TWR
119.250 MHz
NAVY FALLON TWR
ID: 67833
Ref: 3725
Navigation Aids
HZN
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Hazen
Location
Latitude:
39.516399°
Longitude:
-118.998001°
Elevation:
4080 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
14.355°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 89097
HZN
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Hazen
Location
Latitude:
39.516399°
Longitude:
-118.998001°
Elevation:
4080 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
14.355°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 89097
NFL
TACAN
113.500 MHz
Fallon
Location
Latitude:
39.416901°
Longitude:
-118.705002°
Elevation:
3929 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.302°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 91526
NFL
TACAN
113.500 MHz
Fallon
Location
Latitude:
39.416901°
Longitude:
-118.705002°
Elevation:
3929 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.302°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 91526
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