Navigation & Radio at San Luis County Regional Airport

US

SBP / KSBP
Radio Frequencies
19
Navigation Aids
0

Radio Frequencies

APP/DEP 127.725 MHz
SANTA BARBARA APP/DEP
ID: 59958 Ref: 3869
APP/DEP 127.725 MHz
SANTA BARBARA APP/DEP
ID: 59958 Ref: 3869
APP/DEP Backup 119.050 MHz
LOS ANGELES ARTCC - USE WHEN SANTA BARBARA APP/DEP CLOSED.
ID: 312192 Ref: 3869
APP/DEP Backup 119.050 MHz
LOS ANGELES ARTCC - USE WHEN SANTA BARBARA APP/DEP CLOSED.
ID: 312192 Ref: 3869
APP/DEP Backup2 269.500 MHz
LOS ANGELES ARTCC - USE WHEN SANTA BARBARA APP/DEP CLOSED.
ID: 312193 Ref: 3869
APP/DEP Backup2 269.500 MHz
LOS ANGELES ARTCC - USE WHEN SANTA BARBARA APP/DEP CLOSED.
ID: 312193 Ref: 3869
ATIS 120.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59959 Ref: 3869
ATIS 120.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59959 Ref: 3869
CTAF 124.000 MHz
CTAF
ID: 59960 Ref: 3869
CTAF 124.000 MHz
CTAF
ID: 59960 Ref: 3869
CTR 119.050 MHz
LOS ANGELES CENTER
ID: 509941 Ref: 3869
CTR 119.050 MHz
LOS ANGELES CENTER
ID: 509941 Ref: 3869
GND 121.600 MHz
Ground
ID: 59961 Ref: 3869
GND 121.600 MHz
Ground
ID: 59961 Ref: 3869
TWR 124.000 MHz
Tower - Primary frequency
ID: 59962 Ref: 3869
TWR 124.000 MHz
Tower - Primary frequency
ID: 59962 Ref: 3869
TWR2 379.900 MHz
Tower - Secondary frequency
ID: 312188 Ref: 3869
TWR2 379.900 MHz
Tower - Secondary frequency
ID: 312188 Ref: 3869
UNIC 122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59963 Ref: 3869

Navigation Aids

No navigation aids available for this airport.

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
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