Navigation & Radio at Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field

US

NKX / KNKX
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
1

Radio Frequencies

APP 132.200 MHz
SOCAL APP
ID: 61301 Ref: 3733
ATIS 35.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61302 Ref: 3733
ATIS 35.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61302 Ref: 3733
CLD 125.975 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61303 Ref: 3733
CLD 125.975 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61303 Ref: 3733
DEP 119.600 MHz
SOCAL DEP
ID: 61304 Ref: 3733
DEP 119.600 MHz
SOCAL DEP
ID: 61304 Ref: 3733
GND 128.625 MHz
GND
ID: 61305 Ref: 3733
GND 128.625 MHz
GND
ID: 61305 Ref: 3733
PMSV 34.240 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61306 Ref: 3733
PMSV 34.240 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61306 Ref: 3733
PTD 33.562 MHz
PTD
ID: 61307 Ref: 3733
PTD 33.562 MHz
PTD
ID: 61307 Ref: 3733
TWR 135.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 61308 Ref: 3733
TWR 135.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 61308 Ref: 3733

Navigation Aids

NKX TACAN
109.600 MHz

Miramar

Location

Latitude: 32.869701°
Longitude: -117.154999°
Elevation: 430 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 12.386°

DME Information

Channel: 033X
Frequency: 109.600 MHz
ID: 91609

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
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