Navigation & Radio at Eielson Air Force Base
US
EIL
/
PAEI
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
125.350 MHz
FAIRBANKS APP
ID: 65205
Ref: 5357
ASOS
118.525 MHz
ASOS
ID: 65206
Ref: 5357
ATIS
27.350 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65207
Ref: 5357
ATIS
27.350 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65207
Ref: 5357
CLD
34.370 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 65208
Ref: 5357
DEP
126.500 MHz
FAIRBANKS DEP
ID: 65209
Ref: 5357
CLD
34.370 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 65208
Ref: 5357
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 65210
Ref: 5357
INFO
125.300 MHz
RANGE CON
ID: 65211
Ref: 5357
MISC
139.600 MHz
SOURDOUGH
ID: 65212
Ref: 5357
MISC
139.600 MHz
SOURDOUGH
ID: 65212
Ref: 5357
OPS
25.950 MHz
IGLOO
ID: 65213
Ref: 5357
OPS
25.950 MHz
IGLOO
ID: 65213
Ref: 5357
PMSV
34.660 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 65214
Ref: 5357
PMSV
34.660 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 65214
Ref: 5357
POST
23.810 MHz
CHENA CON
ID: 65215
Ref: 5357
POST
23.810 MHz
CHENA CON
ID: 65215
Ref: 5357
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 65216
Ref: 5357
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 65216
Ref: 5357
TWR
127.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 65217
Ref: 5357
TWR
127.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 65217
Ref: 5357
Navigation Aids
EIL
TACAN
115.100 MHz
Eielson
Location
Latitude:
64.653801°
Longitude:
-147.093994°
Elevation:
528 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.414°
DME Information
Channel:
098X
Frequency:
115.100 MHz
ID: 87696
EIL
TACAN
115.100 MHz
Eielson
Location
Latitude:
64.653801°
Longitude:
-147.093994°
Elevation:
528 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.414°
DME Information
Channel:
098X
Frequency:
115.100 MHz
ID: 87696
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