Navigation & Radio at General Mitchell International Airport
US
MKE
/
KMKE
Radio Frequencies
26
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.000 MHz
MILWAUKEE APP
ID: 67154
Ref: 3690
APP
118.000 MHz
MILWAUKEE APP
ID: 67154
Ref: 3690
ATIS
126.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67155
Ref: 3690
ATIS
126.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 67155
Ref: 3690
AWOS
148.350 MHz
AWOS
ID: 67156
Ref: 3690
AWOS
148.350 MHz
AWOS
ID: 67156
Ref: 3690
CLD
120.800 MHz
MILWAUKEE CLNC DEL
ID: 67157
Ref: 3690
CLD
120.800 MHz
MILWAUKEE CLNC DEL
ID: 67157
Ref: 3690
DEP
119.650 MHz
MILWAUKEE DEP
ID: 67158
Ref: 3690
DEP
119.650 MHz
MILWAUKEE DEP
ID: 67158
Ref: 3690
GND
121.800 MHz
MILWAUKEE GND
ID: 67159
Ref: 3690
GND
121.800 MHz
MILWAUKEE GND
ID: 67159
Ref: 3690
MISC
32.100 MHz
128ARW ANG COMD POST
ID: 67160
Ref: 3690
MISC
32.100 MHz
128ARW ANG COMD POST
ID: 67160
Ref: 3690
OPS
31.420 MHz
440 BASE OPS
ID: 67161
Ref: 3690
OPS
31.420 MHz
440 BASE OPS
ID: 67161
Ref: 3690
POST
37.610 MHz
440 AW COMD POST
ID: 67162
Ref: 3690
POST
37.610 MHz
440 AW COMD POST
ID: 67162
Ref: 3690
PTD
37.610 MHz
PTD
ID: 67163
Ref: 3690
PTD
37.610 MHz
PTD
ID: 67163
Ref: 3690
RDO
122.400 MHz
GREEN BAY RDO
ID: 67164
Ref: 3690
RDO
122.400 MHz
GREEN BAY RDO
ID: 67164
Ref: 3690
TWR
119.100 MHz
MILWAUKEE TWR
ID: 67165
Ref: 3690
TWR
119.100 MHz
MILWAUKEE TWR
ID: 67165
Ref: 3690
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 67166
Ref: 3690
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 67166
Ref: 3690
Navigation Aids
BL
NDB
0.260 MHz
Yanks
Location
Latitude:
43.060001°
Longitude:
-87.876701°
Elevation:
594 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.097°
ID: 86138
BL
NDB
0.260 MHz
Yanks
Location
Latitude:
43.060001°
Longitude:
-87.876701°
Elevation:
594 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.097°
ID: 86138
GM
NDB
0.242 MHz
Teels
Location
Latitude:
42.909000°
Longitude:
-88.041000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.590°
ID: 88471
GM
NDB
0.242 MHz
Teels
Location
Latitude:
42.909000°
Longitude:
-88.041000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.590°
ID: 88471
MK
NDB
0.410 MHz
Cappy
Location
Latitude:
42.839699°
Longitude:
-87.912804°
Elevation:
678 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.048°
ID: 91010
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