Navigation & Radio at Pittsburgh International Airport
US
PIT
/
KPIT
Radio Frequencies
19
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
36.080 MHz
APP
ID: 63150
Ref: 3778
APP
36.080 MHz
APP
ID: 63150
Ref: 3778
APP
120.875 MHz
APP
ID: 63149
Ref: 3778
APP
120.875 MHz
APP
ID: 63149
Ref: 3778
ATIS
127.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63151
Ref: 3778
ATIS
127.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63151
Ref: 3778
CLD
126.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63152
Ref: 3778
CLD
126.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63152
Ref: 3778
DEP
118.650 MHz
DEP
ID: 63153
Ref: 3778
DEP
118.650 MHz
DEP
ID: 63153
Ref: 3778
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 63154
Ref: 3778
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 63154
Ref: 3778
OPS
31.100 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 63155
Ref: 3778
POST
25.210 MHz
PITT COMD POST
ID: 63156
Ref: 3778
OPS
31.100 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 63155
Ref: 3778
RDO
112.000 MHz
ALTOONA RDO
ID: 63157
Ref: 3778
RMP
131.375 MHz
RAMP CON
ID: 63158
Ref: 3778
TWR
119.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 63159
Ref: 3778
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 63160
Ref: 3778
Navigation Aids
MMJ
VORTAC
112.000 MHz
Montour
Location
Latitude:
40.488201°
Longitude:
-80.193901°
Elevation:
1200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-8.519°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
ID: 91091
MMJ
VORTAC
112.000 MHz
Montour
Location
Latitude:
40.488201°
Longitude:
-80.193901°
Elevation:
1200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-8.519°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
ID: 91091
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