Navigation & Radio at Kansas City International Airport
US
MCI
/
KMCI
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.950 MHz
APP
ID: 59992
Ref: 3668
APP
120.950 MHz
APP
ID: 59992
Ref: 3668
ATIS
126.625 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59993
Ref: 3668
ATIS
126.625 MHz
ATIS
ID: 59993
Ref: 3668
CLD
135.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 59994
Ref: 3668
CLD
135.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 59994
Ref: 3668
DEP
124.700 MHz
DEP
ID: 59995
Ref: 3668
DEP
124.700 MHz
DEP
ID: 59995
Ref: 3668
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 59996
Ref: 3668
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 59996
Ref: 3668
RDO
122.650 MHz
COLUMBIA RDO
ID: 59997
Ref: 3668
RDO
122.650 MHz
COLUMBIA RDO
ID: 59997
Ref: 3668
TWR
125.750 MHz
INTL TWR
ID: 59998
Ref: 3668
TWR
125.750 MHz
INTL TWR
ID: 59998
Ref: 3668
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59999
Ref: 3668
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 59999
Ref: 3668
Navigation Aids
DO
NDB
0.359 MHz
Dotte
Location
Latitude:
39.220901°
Longitude:
-94.749901°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.028°
ID: 87480
DO
NDB
0.359 MHz
Dotte
Location
Latitude:
39.220901°
Longitude:
-94.749901°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.028°
ID: 87480
DY
NDB
0.275 MHz
Lexey
Location
Latitude:
39.389599°
Longitude:
-94.678398°
Elevation:
830 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.589°
ID: 87599
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