Navigation & Radio at Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
US
SBA
/
KSBA
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
120.550 MHz
151-329° INITIAL CONTACT
ID: 70810
Ref: 3866
A/D
120.550 MHz
151-329° INITIAL CONTACT
ID: 70810
Ref: 3866
A/D
124.150 MHz
A/D SANTA BARBARA
ID: 509929
Ref: 3866
A/D
125.400 MHz
330-150° INITAL CONTACT
ID: 509930
Ref: 3866
A/D
125.400 MHz
330-150° INITAL CONTACT
ID: 509930
Ref: 3866
A/D
127.725 MHz
A/D SANTA BARBARA
ID: 70811
Ref: 3866
A/D
127.725 MHz
A/D SANTA BARBARA
ID: 70811
Ref: 3866
ATIS
132.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70812
Ref: 3866
ATIS
132.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 70812
Ref: 3866
CLD
132.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70813
Ref: 3866
CLD
132.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 70813
Ref: 3866
CTAF
119.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70814
Ref: 3866
CTAF
119.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 70814
Ref: 3866
CTR
119.050 MHz
LOS ANGELES CENTER
ID: 509931
Ref: 3866
CTR
119.050 MHz
LOS ANGELES CENTER
ID: 509931
Ref: 3866
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 70815
Ref: 3866
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 70815
Ref: 3866
TWR
119.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 70816
Ref: 3866
TWR
119.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 70816
Ref: 3866
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70817
Ref: 3866
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 70817
Ref: 3866
Navigation Aids
GVO
VORTAC
113.800 MHz
Gaviota
Location
Latitude:
34.531300°
Longitude:
-120.091003°
Elevation:
2620 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.335°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 88648
GVO
VORTAC
113.800 MHz
Gaviota
Location
Latitude:
34.531300°
Longitude:
-120.091003°
Elevation:
2620 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.335°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 88648
RZS
VORTAC
114.900 MHz
San Marcus
Location
Latitude:
34.509499°
Longitude:
-119.771004°
Elevation:
3620 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
13.299°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 93322
RZS
VORTAC
114.900 MHz
San Marcus
Location
Latitude:
34.509499°
Longitude:
-119.771004°
Elevation:
3620 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
13.299°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 93322
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