Navigation & Radio at Kagoshima Airport
JP
KOJ
/
RJFK
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
126.000 MHz
APP
ID: 54733
Ref: 5566
ATIS
127.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54734
Ref: 5566
CLD
121.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 54735
Ref: 5566
DEP
119.400 MHz
DEP
ID: 54736
Ref: 5566
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 54737
Ref: 5566
TCA
120.000 MHz
TCA
ID: 54738
Ref: 5566
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 54739
Ref: 5566
Navigation Aids
HKC
VORTAC
113.300 MHz
Kagoshima
Location
Latitude:
31.697201°
Longitude:
130.582993°
Elevation:
1909 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.103°
DME Information
Channel:
080X
Frequency:
113.300 MHz
Latitude:
31.697200°
Longitude:
130.583000°
Elevation:
1909 ft
ID: 88863
HKC
VORTAC
113.300 MHz
Kagoshima
Location
Latitude:
31.697201°
Longitude:
130.582993°
Elevation:
1909 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.103°
DME Information
Channel:
080X
Frequency:
113.300 MHz
Latitude:
31.697200°
Longitude:
130.583000°
Elevation:
1909 ft
ID: 88863
KBE
VOR-DME
117.300 MHz
Kokubu
Location
Latitude:
31.643900°
Longitude:
130.841995°
Elevation:
1499 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.094°
DME Information
Channel:
120X
Frequency:
117.300 MHz
ID: 89682
KGE
VOR-DME
115.700 MHz
Kajiki
Location
Latitude:
31.797501°
Longitude:
130.725998°
Elevation:
900 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.124°
DME Information
Channel:
104X
Frequency:
115.700 MHz
ID: 89758
KGE
VOR-DME
115.700 MHz
Kajiki
Location
Latitude:
31.797501°
Longitude:
130.725998°
Elevation:
900 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.124°
DME Information
Channel:
104X
Frequency:
115.700 MHz
ID: 89758
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