Navigation & Radio at Salina Municipal Airport
US
SLN
/
KSLN
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
120.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66133
Ref: 3891
ATIS
120.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66133
Ref: 3891
CNTR
134.900 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 66134
Ref: 3891
CNTR
134.900 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 66134
Ref: 3891
CTAF
119.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66135
Ref: 3891
CTAF
119.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 66135
Ref: 3891
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 66136
Ref: 3891
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 66136
Ref: 3891
OPS
49.950 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 66137
Ref: 3891
OPS
49.950 MHz
ARNG OPS
ID: 66137
Ref: 3891
RDO
122.400 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 66138
Ref: 3891
RDO
122.400 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 66138
Ref: 3891
TWR
119.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 66139
Ref: 3891
TWR
119.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 66139
Ref: 3891
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66140
Ref: 3891
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 66140
Ref: 3891
Navigation Aids
SL
NDB
0.344 MHz
Flory
Location
Latitude:
38.681499°
Longitude:
-97.645103°
Elevation:
1315 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
5.079°
ID: 93716
SL
NDB
0.344 MHz
Flory
Location
Latitude:
38.681499°
Longitude:
-97.645103°
Elevation:
1315 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
5.079°
ID: 93716
SLN
VORTAC
117.100 MHz
Salina
Location
Latitude:
38.925098°
Longitude:
-97.621399°
Elevation:
1310 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.067°
DME Information
Channel:
118X
Frequency:
117.100 MHz
ID: 93733
SLN
VORTAC
117.100 MHz
Salina
Location
Latitude:
38.925098°
Longitude:
-97.621399°
Elevation:
1310 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.067°
DME Information
Channel:
118X
Frequency:
117.100 MHz
ID: 93733
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