Navigation & Radio at Sacramento Executive Airport
US
SAC
/
KSAC
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.250 MHz
NORCAL APP/DEP
ID: 65703
Ref: 3861
A/D
125.250 MHz
NORCAL APP/DEP
ID: 65703
Ref: 3861
ATIS
125.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65704
Ref: 3861
ATIS
125.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65704
Ref: 3861
CTAF
119.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65705
Ref: 3861
CTAF
119.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65705
Ref: 3861
GND
125.000 MHz
GND
ID: 65706
Ref: 3861
GND
125.000 MHz
GND
ID: 65706
Ref: 3861
RDO
122.050 MHz
RANCHO RDO
ID: 65707
Ref: 3861
RDO
122.050 MHz
RANCHO RDO
ID: 65707
Ref: 3861
TWR
119.500 MHz
EXEC TWR
ID: 65708
Ref: 3861
TWR
119.500 MHz
EXEC TWR
ID: 65708
Ref: 3861
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65709
Ref: 3861
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65709
Ref: 3861
Navigation Aids
SA
NDB
0.356 MHz
Execc
Location
Latitude:
38.449699°
Longitude:
-121.545998°
Elevation:
5 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
14.478°
ID: 93345
SA
NDB
0.356 MHz
Execc
Location
Latitude:
38.449699°
Longitude:
-121.545998°
Elevation:
5 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
14.478°
ID: 93345
SAC
VORTAC
115.200 MHz
Sacramento
Location
Latitude:
38.443600°
Longitude:
-121.552002°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.478°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 93354
SAC
VORTAC
115.200 MHz
Sacramento
Location
Latitude:
38.443600°
Longitude:
-121.552002°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
14.478°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 93354
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