Navigation & Radio at Whakatane Airport
NZ
WHK
/
NZWK
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
125.500 MHz
CHRISTCHURCH FIS
ID: 55986
Ref: 5062
AFIS
125.500 MHz
CHRISTCHURCH FIS
ID: 55986
Ref: 5062
CTAF
118.600 MHz
CTAF
ID: 55987
Ref: 5062
CTAF
118.600 MHz
CTAF
ID: 55987
Ref: 5062
PAL
118.600 MHz
5 Pulses at 1s interval activates lights for 30min.
ID: 505567
Ref: 5062
PAL
118.600 MHz
5 Pulses at 1s interval activates lights for 30min.
ID: 505567
Ref: 5062
Navigation Aids
WK
NDB-DME
0.362 MHz
Whakatane
Location
Latitude:
-37.924702°
Longitude:
176.914993°
Elevation:
20 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
20.126°
DME Information
Channel:
124X
Frequency:
117.700 MHz
Latitude:
-37.924700°
Longitude:
176.916000°
Elevation:
20 ft
ID: 95438
WK
NDB-DME
0.362 MHz
Whakatane
Location
Latitude:
-37.924702°
Longitude:
176.914993°
Elevation:
20 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
20.126°
DME Information
Channel:
124X
Frequency:
117.700 MHz
Latitude:
-37.924700°
Longitude:
176.916000°
Elevation:
20 ft
ID: 95438
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