Navigation & Radio at King Salmon Airport
US
AKN
/
PAKN
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/G
140.100 MHz
HARMONY
ID: 69220
Ref: 5380
A/G
140.100 MHz
HARMONY
ID: 69220
Ref: 5380
ATIS
128.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69221
Ref: 5380
ATIS
128.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 69221
Ref: 5380
CNTR
124.800 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 69222
Ref: 5380
CNTR
124.800 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 69222
Ref: 5380
CTAF
121.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 69223
Ref: 5380
CTAF
121.900 MHz
CTAF
ID: 69223
Ref: 5380
FSS
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 69224
Ref: 5380
FSS
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 69224
Ref: 5380
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 69225
Ref: 5380
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 69225
Ref: 5380
OPS
37.220 MHz
OPS
ID: 69226
Ref: 5380
OPS
37.220 MHz
OPS
ID: 69226
Ref: 5380
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 69227
Ref: 5380
PTD
37.220 MHz
PTD
ID: 69227
Ref: 5380
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 69228
Ref: 5380
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 69228
Ref: 5380
Navigation Aids
AK
NDB
0.355 MHz
Saldo
Location
Latitude:
58.737202°
Longitude:
-156.778000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
16.435°
ID: 85361
AK
NDB
0.355 MHz
Saldo
Location
Latitude:
58.737202°
Longitude:
-156.778000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
16.435°
ID: 85361
AKN
VORTAC
112.800 MHz
King Salmon
Location
Latitude:
58.724701°
Longitude:
-156.751999°
Elevation:
89 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
16.440°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 85371
AKN
VORTAC
112.800 MHz
King Salmon
Location
Latitude:
58.724701°
Longitude:
-156.751999°
Elevation:
89 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
16.440°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 85371
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