Navigation & Radio at Oceana Naval Air Station
US
NTU
/
KNTU
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APPR
123.900 MHz
Oceana Approach Control
ID: 309323
Ref: 3740
APPR
123.900 MHz
Oceana Approach Control
ID: 309323
Ref: 3740
ATIS
31.760 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71272
Ref: 3740
ATIS
31.760 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71272
Ref: 3740
CLD
25.440 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 71273
Ref: 3740
CLD
25.440 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 71273
Ref: 3740
DEP
119.600 MHz
Oceana Departure Control
ID: 71271
Ref: 3740
DEP
119.600 MHz
Oceana Departure Control
ID: 71271
Ref: 3740
GND
33.640 MHz
GND
ID: 71274
Ref: 3740
MISC
672.300 MHz
ATCOM
ID: 71275
Ref: 3740
OPS
28.490 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 71276
Ref: 3740
OPS
28.490 MHz
BASE OPS
ID: 71276
Ref: 3740
PMSV
38.740 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 71277
Ref: 3740
PMSV
38.740 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 71277
Ref: 3740
TWR
127.075 MHz
TWR
ID: 71278
Ref: 3740
Navigation Aids
NTU
TACAN
116.600 MHz
Oceana
Location
Latitude:
36.824200°
Longitude:
-76.037003°
Elevation:
64 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.460°
DME Information
Channel:
113X
Frequency:
116.600 MHz
ID: 91748
NTU
TACAN
116.600 MHz
Oceana
Location
Latitude:
36.824200°
Longitude:
-76.037003°
Elevation:
64 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.460°
DME Information
Channel:
113X
Frequency:
116.600 MHz
ID: 91748
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