Navigation & Radio at Melbourne Orlando International Airport
US
MLB
/
KMLB
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
132.650 MHz
ORLANDO APP/DEP
ID: 65937
Ref: 3693
A/D
132.650 MHz
ORLANDO APP/DEP
ID: 65937
Ref: 3693
ATIS
132.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65938
Ref: 3693
ATIS
132.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65938
Ref: 3693
CLD
121.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 65939
Ref: 3693
CTAF
118.200 MHz
CTAF
ID: 65940
Ref: 3693
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 65941
Ref: 3693
OPS
123.200 MHz
GRUMMAN OPS
ID: 65942
Ref: 3693
OPS
123.200 MHz
GRUMMAN OPS
ID: 65942
Ref: 3693
RDO
122.600 MHz
ST PETERSBURG RDO
ID: 65943
Ref: 3693
RDO
122.600 MHz
ST PETERSBURG RDO
ID: 65943
Ref: 3693
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 65944
Ref: 3693
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 65944
Ref: 3693
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65945
Ref: 3693
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 65945
Ref: 3693
Navigation Aids
MLB
VOR-DME
110.000 MHz
Melbourne
Location
Latitude:
28.105301°
Longitude:
-80.635300°
Elevation:
30 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.409°
DME Information
Channel:
037X
Frequency:
110.000 MHz
ID: 91053
MLB
VOR-DME
110.000 MHz
Melbourne
Location
Latitude:
28.105301°
Longitude:
-80.635300°
Elevation:
30 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.409°
DME Information
Channel:
037X
Frequency:
110.000 MHz
ID: 91053
SQT
NDB
0.257 MHz
Satellite
Location
Latitude:
28.099501°
Longitude:
-80.700798°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.396°
ID: 93904
SQT
NDB
0.257 MHz
Satellite
Location
Latitude:
28.099501°
Longitude:
-80.700798°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.396°
ID: 93904
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