Navigation & Radio at Manhattan Regional Airport
US
MHK
/
KMHK
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
127.350 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 60933
Ref: 3683
A/D
127.350 MHz
KANSAS CITY CNTR
ID: 60933
Ref: 3683
ASOS
119.075 MHz
ASOS
ID: 60934
Ref: 3683
CTAF
118.550 MHz
CTAF
ID: 60935
Ref: 3683
ASOS
119.075 MHz
ASOS
ID: 60934
Ref: 3683
GND
121.850 MHz
GND
ID: 60936
Ref: 3683
RDO
122.650 MHz
WICHITA RDO
ID: 60937
Ref: 3683
TWR
118.550 MHz
TWR
ID: 60938
Ref: 3683
Navigation Aids
MHK
VOR-DME
110.200 MHz
Manhattan
Location
Latitude:
39.145401°
Longitude:
-96.668701°
Elevation:
1044 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.266°
DME Information
Channel:
039X
Frequency:
110.200 MHz
ID: 90941
MHK
VOR-DME
110.200 MHz
Manhattan
Location
Latitude:
39.145401°
Longitude:
-96.668701°
Elevation:
1044 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.266°
DME Information
Channel:
039X
Frequency:
110.200 MHz
ID: 90941
MQD
NDB
0.391 MHz
Mc Dowell Creek
Location
Latitude:
39.117401°
Longitude:
-96.629303°
Elevation:
1060 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.250°
ID: 91211
MQD
NDB
0.391 MHz
Mc Dowell Creek
Location
Latitude:
39.117401°
Longitude:
-96.629303°
Elevation:
1060 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.250°
ID: 91211
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