Navigation & Radio at Fairchild Air Force Base
US
SKA
/
KSKA
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
123.750 MHz
SPOKANE APP/DEP
ID: 65785
Ref: 3885
ATIS
25.762 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65786
Ref: 3885
GND
121.850 MHz
GND
ID: 65787
Ref: 3885
OPS
29.370 MHz
WASHINGTON ANG OPS
ID: 65788
Ref: 3885
PMSV
23.480 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 65789
Ref: 3885
POST
31.100 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 65790
Ref: 3885
PTD
130.000 MHz
PTD
ID: 65791
Ref: 3885
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 65792
Ref: 3885
Navigation Aids
SKA
TACAN
111.400 MHz
Fairchild
Location
Latitude:
47.610699°
Longitude:
-117.662003°
Elevation:
2460 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
16.306°
DME Information
Channel:
051X
Frequency:
111.400 MHz
ID: 93675
SKA
TACAN
111.400 MHz
Fairchild
Location
Latitude:
47.610699°
Longitude:
-117.662003°
Elevation:
2460 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
16.306°
DME Information
Channel:
051X
Frequency:
111.400 MHz
ID: 93675
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