Navigation & Radio at Seattle Paine Field International Airport
US
PAE
/
KPAE
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
128.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69902
Ref: 3763
ATIS
128.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69902
Ref: 3763
CLD
126.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69903
Ref: 3763
CLD
126.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 69903
Ref: 3763
CNTR
128.500 MHz
SEATTLE CNTR
ID: 69904
Ref: 3763
CNTR
128.500 MHz
SEATTLE CNTR
ID: 69904
Ref: 3763
CTAF
132.950 MHz
CTAF
ID: 69905
Ref: 3763
CTAF
132.950 MHz
CTAF
ID: 69905
Ref: 3763
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 69906
Ref: 3763
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 69906
Ref: 3763
OPS
34.100 MHz
AR OPS
ID: 69907
Ref: 3763
OPS
34.100 MHz
AR OPS
ID: 69907
Ref: 3763
RDO
132.960 MHz
SEATTLE RDO
ID: 69908
Ref: 3763
RDO
132.960 MHz
SEATTLE RDO
ID: 69908
Ref: 3763
TWR
120.200 MHz
ACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R
ID: 69909
Ref: 3763
TWR
120.200 MHz
ACFT ARR E OF CNTRLN ORRY 16L/34R
ID: 69909
Ref: 3763
TWR
132.950 MHz
ACFT ARR W OF CNTRLN ORRY 16R/34L
ID: 298626
Ref: 3763
TWR
132.950 MHz
ACFT ARR W OF CNTRLN ORRY 16R/34L
ID: 298626
Ref: 3763
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69910
Ref: 3763
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 69910
Ref: 3763
Navigation Aids
PA
NDB
0.396 MHz
Ritts
Location
Latitude:
48.052799°
Longitude:
-122.289001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
17.493°
ID: 92241
PA
NDB
0.396 MHz
Ritts
Location
Latitude:
48.052799°
Longitude:
-122.289001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
17.493°
ID: 92241
PAE
VOR-DME
110.600 MHz
Paine
Location
Latitude:
47.919800°
Longitude:
-122.278000°
Elevation:
670 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
17.464°
DME Information
Channel:
043X
Frequency:
110.600 MHz
ID: 92248
PAE
VOR-DME
110.600 MHz
Paine
Location
Latitude:
47.919800°
Longitude:
-122.278000°
Elevation:
670 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
17.464°
DME Information
Channel:
043X
Frequency:
110.600 MHz
ID: 92248
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