Navigation & Radio at New York Stewart International Airport
US
SWF
/
KSWF
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
ACP
37.940 MHz
105 AW COMD POST
ID: 65645
Ref: 3911
ACP
37.940 MHz
105 AW COMD POST
ID: 65645
Ref: 3911
ATIS
124.575 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65646
Ref: 3911
ATIS
124.575 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65646
Ref: 3911
CNTR
132.750 MHz
NEW YORK CNTR
ID: 65647
Ref: 3911
CNTR
132.750 MHz
NEW YORK CNTR
ID: 65647
Ref: 3911
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 65648
Ref: 3911
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 65648
Ref: 3911
MISC
38.500 MHz
AR OPS
ID: 65649
Ref: 3911
MISC
38.500 MHz
AR OPS
ID: 65649
Ref: 3911
OPS
49.750 MHz
ARMY OPS
ID: 65650
Ref: 3911
OPS
49.750 MHz
ARMY OPS
ID: 65650
Ref: 3911
TWR
121.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 65651
Ref: 3911
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65652
Ref: 3911
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65652
Ref: 3911
Navigation Aids
IGN
VOR-DME
117.600 MHz
Kingston
Location
Latitude:
41.665501°
Longitude:
-73.822304°
Elevation:
580 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-13.370°
DME Information
Channel:
123X
Frequency:
117.600 MHz
ID: 89181
IGN
VOR-DME
117.600 MHz
Kingston
Location
Latitude:
41.665501°
Longitude:
-73.822304°
Elevation:
580 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-13.370°
DME Information
Channel:
123X
Frequency:
117.600 MHz
ID: 89181
SW
NDB
0.335 MHz
Neely
Location
Latitude:
41.485802°
Longitude:
-74.227997°
Elevation:
420 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-13.187°
ID: 94085
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