Navigation & Radio at Palm Beach International Airport
US
PBI
/
KPBI
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
124.600 MHz
APP
ID: 67388
Ref: 3766
ASOS
119.975 MHz
ASOS
ID: 67389
Ref: 3766
ATIS
123.750 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67390
Ref: 3766
CLD
121.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 67391
Ref: 3766
DEP
127.350 MHz
DEP
ID: 67392
Ref: 3766
DEP
127.350 MHz
DEP
ID: 67392
Ref: 3766
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 67393
Ref: 3766
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 67393
Ref: 3766
RDO
122.400 MHz
MIAMI RDO
ID: 67394
Ref: 3766
RDO
122.400 MHz
MIAMI RDO
ID: 67394
Ref: 3766
TWR
119.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 67395
Ref: 3766
TWR
119.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 67395
Ref: 3766
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 67396
Ref: 3766
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 67396
Ref: 3766
Navigation Aids
PB
NDB
0.356 MHz
Rubin
Location
Latitude:
26.687700°
Longitude:
-80.210197°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.416°
ID: 92293
PB
NDB
0.356 MHz
Rubin
Location
Latitude:
26.687700°
Longitude:
-80.210197°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.416°
ID: 92293
PBI
VORTAC
115.700 MHz
Palm Beach
Location
Latitude:
26.680099°
Longitude:
-80.086502°
Elevation:
19 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.465°
DME Information
Channel:
104X
Frequency:
115.700 MHz
ID: 92300
PBI
VORTAC
115.700 MHz
Palm Beach
Location
Latitude:
26.680099°
Longitude:
-80.086502°
Elevation:
19 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.465°
DME Information
Channel:
104X
Frequency:
115.700 MHz
ID: 92300
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