Navigation & Radio at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport
US
SAV
/
KSAV
Radio Frequencies
22
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.400 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 64181
Ref: 3864
A/D
118.400 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 64181
Ref: 3864
ATIS
123.750 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64182
Ref: 3864
ATIS
123.750 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64182
Ref: 3864
CLD
119.550 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64183
Ref: 3864
CLD
119.550 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64183
Ref: 3864
CTAF
125.975 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64184
Ref: 3864
CTAF
125.975 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64184
Ref: 3864
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 64185
Ref: 3864
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 64185
Ref: 3864
MISC
112.700 MHz
ANDERSON RDO
ID: 64186
Ref: 3864
MISC
112.700 MHz
ANDERSON RDO
ID: 64186
Ref: 3864
OPS
23.700 MHz
CRTC OPS
ID: 64187
Ref: 3864
OPS
23.700 MHz
CRTC OPS
ID: 64187
Ref: 3864
POST
22.575 MHz
165 AW COMD POST
ID: 64188
Ref: 3864
POST
22.575 MHz
165 AW COMD POST
ID: 64188
Ref: 3864
RDO
123.650 MHz
MACON RDO
ID: 64189
Ref: 3864
RDO
123.650 MHz
MACON RDO
ID: 64189
Ref: 3864
TWR
125.975 MHz
TWR
ID: 64190
Ref: 3864
TWR
125.975 MHz
TWR
ID: 64190
Ref: 3864
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64191
Ref: 3864
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64191
Ref: 3864
Navigation Aids
SA
NDB
0.368 MHz
Mavis
Location
Latitude:
32.129902°
Longitude:
-81.331497°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.014°
ID: 93346
SA
NDB
0.368 MHz
Mavis
Location
Latitude:
32.129902°
Longitude:
-81.331497°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.014°
ID: 93346
SAV
VORTAC
115.950 MHz
Savannah
Location
Latitude:
32.146301°
Longitude:
-81.199097°
Elevation:
9 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.060°
DME Information
Channel:
106Y
Frequency:
115.950 MHz
ID: 93396
SAV
VORTAC
115.950 MHz
Savannah
Location
Latitude:
32.146301°
Longitude:
-81.199097°
Elevation:
9 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.060°
DME Information
Channel:
106Y
Frequency:
115.950 MHz
ID: 93396
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