Navigation & Radio at Los Angeles International Airport
US
LAX
/
KLAX
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
36.070 MHz
SOCAL APP
ID: 60767
Ref: 3632
APP
36.070 MHz
SOCAL APP
ID: 60767
Ref: 3632
APP
124.300 MHz
SOCAL APP
ID: 60766
Ref: 3632
APP
124.300 MHz
SOCAL APP
ID: 60766
Ref: 3632
ATIS
133.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60768
Ref: 3632
ATIS
133.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 60768
Ref: 3632
CLD
121.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60769
Ref: 3632
CLD
121.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 60769
Ref: 3632
DEP
124.300 MHz
SOCAL DEP
ID: 60770
Ref: 3632
DEP
124.300 MHz
SOCAL DEP
ID: 60770
Ref: 3632
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 60771
Ref: 3632
MISC
34.500 MHz
CG
ID: 60772
Ref: 3632
MISC
34.500 MHz
CG
ID: 60772
Ref: 3632
MISC
898.400 MHz
CG
ID: 60773
Ref: 3632
MISC
898.400 MHz
CG
ID: 60773
Ref: 3632
OPS
37.220 MHz
AF
ID: 60774
Ref: 3632
OPS
37.220 MHz
AF
ID: 60774
Ref: 3632
TWR
119.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 60775
Ref: 3632
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60776
Ref: 3632
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 60776
Ref: 3632
Navigation Aids
LAX
VORTAC
113.600 MHz
Los Angeles
Location
Latitude:
33.933102°
Longitude:
-118.431999°
Elevation:
182 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
13.076°
DME Information
Channel:
083X
Frequency:
113.600 MHz
Latitude:
33.933400°
Longitude:
-118.432000°
Elevation:
180 ft
ID: 90184
LAX
VORTAC
113.600 MHz
Los Angeles
Location
Latitude:
33.933102°
Longitude:
-118.431999°
Elevation:
182 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
13.076°
DME Information
Channel:
083X
Frequency:
113.600 MHz
Latitude:
33.933400°
Longitude:
-118.432000°
Elevation:
180 ft
ID: 90184
OS
NDB
0.278 MHz
Romen
Location
Latitude:
33.964298°
Longitude:
-118.278000°
Elevation:
136 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
13.063°
ID: 92110
OS
NDB
0.278 MHz
Romen
Location
Latitude:
33.964298°
Longitude:
-118.278000°
Elevation:
136 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
13.063°
ID: 92110
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