Navigation & Radio at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport
US
PHF
/
KPHF
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
125.700 MHz
NORFOLK APP
ID: 64714
Ref: 3770
APP
125.700 MHz
NORFOLK APP
ID: 64714
Ref: 3770
ATIS
128.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64715
Ref: 3770
ATIS
128.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 64715
Ref: 3770
CLD
121.650 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64716
Ref: 3770
CLD
121.650 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 64716
Ref: 3770
CTAF
118.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64717
Ref: 3770
CTAF
118.700 MHz
CTAF
ID: 64717
Ref: 3770
DEP
124.900 MHz
NORFOLK DEP
ID: 64718
Ref: 3770
DEP
124.900 MHz
NORFOLK DEP
ID: 64718
Ref: 3770
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 64719
Ref: 3770
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 64719
Ref: 3770
RDO
122.650 MHz
LEESBURG RDO
ID: 64720
Ref: 3770
RDO
122.650 MHz
LEESBURG RDO
ID: 64720
Ref: 3770
TWR
124.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 64721
Ref: 3770
TWR
124.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 64721
Ref: 3770
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64722
Ref: 3770
UNIC
122.950 MHz
UNICOM
ID: 64722
Ref: 3770
Navigation Aids
PJS
NDB
0.375 MHz
Henry
Location
Latitude:
37.132801°
Longitude:
-76.493202°
Elevation:
42 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.331°
ID: 92470
PJS
NDB
0.375 MHz
Henry
Location
Latitude:
37.132801°
Longitude:
-76.493202°
Elevation:
42 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.331°
ID: 92470
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