Navigation & Radio at Rosecrans Memorial Airport
US
STJ
/
KSTJ
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
120.350 MHz
ST JOSEPH APP/DEP
ID: 61257
Ref: 3904
ATIS
125.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61258
Ref: 3904
CTAF
126.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61259
Ref: 3904
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 61260
Ref: 3904
POST
34.940 MHz
ANG COMD POST
ID: 61261
Ref: 3904
TWR
126.900 MHz
ST JOSEPH TWR
ID: 61262
Ref: 3904
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 61263
Ref: 3904
Navigation Aids
AZN
NDB
0.233 MHz
Amazon
Location
Latitude:
39.883999°
Longitude:
-94.908203°
Elevation:
823 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.073°
ID: 85743
AZN
NDB
0.233 MHz
Amazon
Location
Latitude:
39.883999°
Longitude:
-94.908203°
Elevation:
823 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.073°
ID: 85743
ST
NDB
0.260 MHz
Tario
Location
Latitude:
39.675701°
Longitude:
-94.906898°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.080°
ID: 93966
ST
NDB
0.260 MHz
Tario
Location
Latitude:
39.675701°
Longitude:
-94.906898°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.080°
ID: 93966
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