Navigation & Radio at Lakehurst Maxfield Field Airport
US
NEL
/
KNEL
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
124.150 MHz
MC GUIRE APP/DEP
ID: 69650
Ref: 3722
A/D
124.150 MHz
MC GUIRE APP/DEP
ID: 69650
Ref: 3722
GND
118.375 MHz
GND
ID: 69651
Ref: 3722
GND
118.375 MHz
GND
ID: 69651
Ref: 3722
RDO
113.800 MHz
MILLVILLE RDO
ID: 69652
Ref: 3722
RDO
113.800 MHz
MILLVILLE RDO
ID: 69652
Ref: 3722
TWR
127.775 MHz
TWR
ID: 69653
Ref: 3722
TWR
127.775 MHz
TWR
ID: 69653
Ref: 3722
Navigation Aids
COL
VOR-DME
115.400 MHz
Colts Neck
Location
Latitude:
40.311699°
Longitude:
-74.159798°
Elevation:
120 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.581°
DME Information
Channel:
101X
Frequency:
115.400 MHz
ID: 86951
COL
VOR-DME
115.400 MHz
Colts Neck
Location
Latitude:
40.311699°
Longitude:
-74.159798°
Elevation:
120 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-12.581°
DME Information
Channel:
101X
Frequency:
115.400 MHz
ID: 86951
NEL
NDB
0.396 MHz
Lakehurst
Location
Latitude:
40.044701°
Longitude:
-74.335701°
Elevation:
144 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.466°
ID: 91512
NEL
TACAN
111.800 MHz
Lakehurst
Location
Latitude:
40.036999°
Longitude:
-74.353104°
Elevation:
144 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-12.458°
DME Information
Channel:
055X
Frequency:
111.800 MHz
ID: 91511
RBV
VORTAC
113.800 MHz
Robbinsville
Location
Latitude:
40.202400°
Longitude:
-74.495003°
Elevation:
250 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-12.437°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 92995
RBV
VORTAC
113.800 MHz
Robbinsville
Location
Latitude:
40.202400°
Longitude:
-74.495003°
Elevation:
250 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-12.437°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 92995
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