Navigation & Radio at North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field
US
NZY
/
KNZY
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.150 MHz
SOCAL APP/DEP
ID: 63718
Ref: 3743
A/D
125.150 MHz
SOCAL APP/DEP
ID: 63718
Ref: 3743
ATIS
31.780 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63719
Ref: 3743
ATIS
31.780 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63719
Ref: 3743
CLD
128.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63720
Ref: 3743
CLD
128.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63720
Ref: 3743
GND
118.000 MHz
GND
ID: 63721
Ref: 3743
GND
118.000 MHz
GND
ID: 63721
Ref: 3743
MISC
142.950 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 63722
Ref: 3743
MISC
142.950 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 63722
Ref: 3743
OPS
35.550 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 63723
Ref: 3743
OPS
35.550 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 63723
Ref: 3743
PMSV
34.235 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 63724
Ref: 3743
PMSV
34.235 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 63724
Ref: 3743
TWR
135.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 63725
Ref: 3743
TWR
135.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 63725
Ref: 3743
Navigation Aids
NZY
TACAN
117.000 MHz
North Island
Location
Latitude:
32.702599°
Longitude:
-117.216003°
Elevation:
25 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.371°
DME Information
Channel:
117X
Frequency:
117.000 MHz
ID: 91812
NZY
TACAN
117.000 MHz
North Island
Location
Latitude:
32.702599°
Longitude:
-117.216003°
Elevation:
25 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.371°
DME Information
Channel:
117X
Frequency:
117.000 MHz
ID: 91812
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