Navigation & Radio at Kingsville Naval Air Station
US
NQI
/
KNQI
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.900 MHz
APP
ID: 62284
Ref: 3737
ATIS
27.620 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62285
Ref: 3737
ATIS
27.620 MHz
ATIS
ID: 62285
Ref: 3737
CLD
32.840 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 62286
Ref: 3737
DEP
26.680 MHz
DEP
ID: 62287
Ref: 3737
DEP
26.680 MHz
DEP
ID: 62287
Ref: 3737
GND
35.240 MHz
GND
ID: 62288
Ref: 3737
GND
35.240 MHz
GND
ID: 62288
Ref: 3737
OPS
27.480 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 62289
Ref: 3737
OPS
27.480 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 62289
Ref: 3737
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 62290
Ref: 3737
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 62290
Ref: 3737
TWR
124.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 62291
Ref: 3737
TWR
124.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 62291
Ref: 3737
Navigation Aids
NQI
TACAN
117.800 MHz
Kingsville
Location
Latitude:
27.499300°
Longitude:
-97.805496°
Elevation:
46 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.169°
DME Information
Channel:
125X
Frequency:
117.800 MHz
ID: 91683
NQI
TACAN
117.800 MHz
Kingsville
Location
Latitude:
27.499300°
Longitude:
-97.805496°
Elevation:
46 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.169°
DME Information
Channel:
125X
Frequency:
117.800 MHz
ID: 91683
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