Navigation & Radio at Nellis Air Force Base
US
LSV
/
KLSV
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
ACP
25.735 MHz
ALCE AMC
ID: 69697
Ref: 3656
APP
118.125 MHz
APP
ID: 69698
Ref: 3656
APP
118.125 MHz
APP
ID: 69698
Ref: 3656
ATIS
27.010 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69699
Ref: 3656
ATIS
27.010 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69699
Ref: 3656
CLD
120.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69700
Ref: 3656
DEP
135.100 MHz
DEP
ID: 69701
Ref: 3656
DEP
135.100 MHz
DEP
ID: 69701
Ref: 3656
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 69702
Ref: 3656
MISC
30.560 MHz
SOF
ID: 69703
Ref: 3656
PMSV
32.390 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 69704
Ref: 3656
PMSV
32.390 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 69704
Ref: 3656
POST
32.000 MHz
ACC COMD POST
ID: 69705
Ref: 3656
POST
32.000 MHz
ACC COMD POST
ID: 69705
Ref: 3656
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 69706
Ref: 3656
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 69706
Ref: 3656
TWR
132.550 MHz
TWR
ID: 69707
Ref: 3656
TWR
132.550 MHz
TWR
ID: 69707
Ref: 3656
Navigation Aids
LSV
TACAN
135.500 MHz
Nellis
Location
Latitude:
36.244701°
Longitude:
-115.025002°
Elevation:
1864 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.529°
DME Information
Channel:
012X
Frequency:
135.500 MHz
ID: 90558
LSV
TACAN
135.500 MHz
Nellis
Location
Latitude:
36.244701°
Longitude:
-115.025002°
Elevation:
1864 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.529°
DME Information
Channel:
012X
Frequency:
135.500 MHz
ID: 90558
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