Navigation & Radio at Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co)
US
NTD
/
KNTD
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
128.650 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 61403
Ref: 3739
ATIS
125.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61404
Ref: 3739
CLD
120.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61405
Ref: 3739
CLD
120.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 61405
Ref: 3739
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 61406
Ref: 3739
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 61406
Ref: 3739
MISC
30.560 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 61407
Ref: 3739
MISC
30.560 MHz
ANG OPS
ID: 61407
Ref: 3739
OPS
26.750 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 61408
Ref: 3739
PMSV
38.635 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61409
Ref: 3739
RDO
112.500 MHz
HAWTHORNE RDO
ID: 61410
Ref: 3739
TWR
124.850 MHz
TWR
ID: 61411
Ref: 3739
TWR
124.850 MHz
TWR
ID: 61411
Ref: 3739
Navigation Aids
FIM
VORTAC
112.500 MHz
Fillmore
Location
Latitude:
34.356701°
Longitude:
-118.880997°
Elevation:
2200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.184°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 88000
FIM
VORTAC
112.500 MHz
Fillmore
Location
Latitude:
34.356701°
Longitude:
-118.880997°
Elevation:
2200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.184°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 88000
NTD
TACAN
110.600 MHz
Point Mugu
Location
Latitude:
34.123299°
Longitude:
-119.122002°
Elevation:
6 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.178°
DME Information
Channel:
043X
Frequency:
110.600 MHz
ID: 91738
NTD
TACAN
110.600 MHz
Point Mugu
Location
Latitude:
34.123299°
Longitude:
-119.122002°
Elevation:
6 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
13.178°
DME Information
Channel:
043X
Frequency:
110.600 MHz
ID: 91738
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