Navigation & Radio at Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
US
PKB
/
KPKB
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
124.350 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65272
Ref: 3779
CNTR
125.550 MHz
INDIANAPOLIS CNTR
ID: 65273
Ref: 3779
CTAF
123.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65274
Ref: 3779
CTAF
123.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65274
Ref: 3779
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 65275
Ref: 3779
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 65275
Ref: 3779
TWR
123.700 MHz
PARKERSBURG TWR
ID: 65276
Ref: 3779
TWR
123.700 MHz
PARKERSBURG TWR
ID: 65276
Ref: 3779
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65277
Ref: 3779
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65277
Ref: 3779
Navigation Aids
JPU
VORTAC
108.600 MHz
Parkersburg
Location
Latitude:
39.441200°
Longitude:
-81.374802°
Elevation:
1030 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-7.399°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 89542
JPU
VORTAC
108.600 MHz
Parkersburg
Location
Latitude:
39.441200°
Longitude:
-81.374802°
Elevation:
1030 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-7.399°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 89542
PK
NDB
0.388 MHz
Versi
Location
Latitude:
39.254101°
Longitude:
-81.484901°
Elevation:
797 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.318°
ID: 92483
PK
NDB
0.388 MHz
Versi
Location
Latitude:
39.254101°
Longitude:
-81.484901°
Elevation:
797 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.318°
ID: 92483
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