Navigation & Radio at Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field
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Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
118.700 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65757
Ref: 3915
ATIS
118.700 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65757
Ref: 3915
CNTR
133.800 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 65758
Ref: 3915
CNTR
133.800 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 65758
Ref: 3915
CTAF
125.400 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65759
Ref: 3915
CTAF
125.400 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65759
Ref: 3915
TWR
125.400 MHz
FORNEY TWR
ID: 65760
Ref: 3915
TWR
125.400 MHz
FORNEY TWR
ID: 65760
Ref: 3915
Navigation Aids
BHN
NDB
0.391 MHz
Buckhorn
Location
Latitude:
37.697498°
Longitude:
-92.103798°
Elevation:
1098 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.109°
ID: 86022
BHN
NDB
0.391 MHz
Buckhorn
Location
Latitude:
37.697498°
Longitude:
-92.103798°
Elevation:
1098 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.109°
ID: 86022
MAP
VORTAC
113.400 MHz
Maples
Location
Latitude:
37.590801°
Longitude:
-91.788597°
Elevation:
1370 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.572°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 90738
TBN
VOR
110.000 MHz
Forney
Location
Latitude:
37.742401°
Longitude:
-92.139000°
Elevation:
1175 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.123°
ID: 94229
TBN
VOR
110.000 MHz
Forney
Location
Latitude:
37.742401°
Longitude:
-92.139000°
Elevation:
1175 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.123°
ID: 94229
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