Navigation & Radio at Tinker Air Force Base
US
TIK
/
KTIK
Radio Frequencies
22
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
26.680 MHz
OKE CITY APP/DEP
ID: 61780
Ref: 3921
A/D
26.680 MHz
OKE CITY APP/DEP
ID: 61780
Ref: 3921
A/D
120.450 MHz
OKE CITY APP/DEP
ID: 61779
Ref: 3921
A/D
120.450 MHz
OKE CITY APP/DEP
ID: 61779
Ref: 3921
ATIS
27.010 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61781
Ref: 3921
ATIS
27.010 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61781
Ref: 3921
CLD
119.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61782
Ref: 3921
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 61783
Ref: 3921
INFO
119.150 MHz
ATOC
ID: 61784
Ref: 3921
MISC
38.260 MHz
AFMC FLT TEST
ID: 61785
Ref: 3921
PMSV
26.102 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61786
Ref: 3921
PMSV
26.102 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61786
Ref: 3921
POST
22.845 MHz
507 ARW
ID: 61788
Ref: 3921
POST
22.845 MHz
507 ARW
ID: 61788
Ref: 3921
POST
141.650 MHz
ACC COMD POST
ID: 61787
Ref: 3921
POST
141.650 MHz
ACC COMD POST
ID: 61787
Ref: 3921
PTD
134.100 MHz
PTD
ID: 61789
Ref: 3921
PTD
134.100 MHz
PTD
ID: 61789
Ref: 3921
SFA
35.412 MHz
SFA
ID: 61790
Ref: 3921
SFA
35.412 MHz
SFA
ID: 61790
Ref: 3921
TWR
124.450 MHz
TWR
ID: 61791
Ref: 3921
TWR
124.450 MHz
TWR
ID: 61791
Ref: 3921
Navigation Aids
TIK
TACAN
115.800 MHz
Tinker
Location
Latitude:
35.436501°
Longitude:
-97.379700°
Elevation:
1251 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.595°
DME Information
Channel:
105X
Frequency:
115.800 MHz
ID: 94366
TIK
TACAN
115.800 MHz
Tinker
Location
Latitude:
35.436501°
Longitude:
-97.379700°
Elevation:
1251 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.595°
DME Information
Channel:
105X
Frequency:
115.800 MHz
ID: 94366
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