Navigation & Radio at Elmendorf Air Force Base
US
EDF
/
PAED
Radio Frequencies
17
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.600 MHz
ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
ID: 66416
Ref: 5355
A/D
118.600 MHz
ANCHORAGE APP/DEP
ID: 66416
Ref: 5355
ACP
134.100 MHz
DENALI
ID: 66417
Ref: 5355
ACP
134.100 MHz
DENALI
ID: 66417
Ref: 5355
ATIS
124.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 66418
Ref: 5355
EMR
123.100 MHz
RESCUE COORD CNTR
ID: 66419
Ref: 5355
EMR
123.100 MHz
RESCUE COORD CNTR
ID: 66419
Ref: 5355
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 66420
Ref: 5355
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 66420
Ref: 5355
OPS
38.100 MHz
OPS
ID: 66421
Ref: 5355
OPS
38.100 MHz
OPS
ID: 66421
Ref: 5355
PMSV
34.660 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 66422
Ref: 5355
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 66423
Ref: 5355
SFA
32.710 MHz
SFA
ID: 66424
Ref: 5355
SFA
32.710 MHz
SFA
ID: 66424
Ref: 5355
TWR
127.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 66425
Ref: 5355
TWR
127.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 66425
Ref: 5355
Navigation Aids
EDF
TACAN
113.400 MHz
Elmendorf
Location
Latitude:
61.255001°
Longitude:
-149.768997°
Elevation:
360 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
20.229°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 87657
EDF
TACAN
113.400 MHz
Elmendorf
Location
Latitude:
61.255001°
Longitude:
-149.768997°
Elevation:
360 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
20.229°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 87657
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