Navigation & Radio at Reno Tahoe International Airport
US
RNO
/
KRNO
Radio Frequencies
17
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 69501
Ref: 3853
A/D
119.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 69501
Ref: 3853
ATIS
135.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69502
Ref: 3853
ATIS
135.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69502
Ref: 3853
CLD
124.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69503
Ref: 3853
CLD
124.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69503
Ref: 3853
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 69504
Ref: 3853
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 69504
Ref: 3853
OPS
38.885 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 69505
Ref: 3853
OPS
38.885 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 69505
Ref: 3853
POST
434.100 MHz
ANG COMD POST
ID: 69506
Ref: 3853
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 69507
Ref: 3853
RDO
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 69507
Ref: 3853
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 69508
Ref: 3853
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 69508
Ref: 3853
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69509
Ref: 3853
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69509
Ref: 3853
Navigation Aids
FMG
VORTAC
117.900 MHz
Mustang
Location
Latitude:
39.531300°
Longitude:
-119.655998°
Elevation:
5949 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.439°
DME Information
Channel:
126X
Frequency:
117.900 MHz
ID: 88062
FMG
VORTAC
117.900 MHz
Mustang
Location
Latitude:
39.531300°
Longitude:
-119.655998°
Elevation:
5949 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.439°
DME Information
Channel:
126X
Frequency:
117.900 MHz
ID: 88062
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