Navigation & Radio at Wheeler Army Airfield
US
HHI
/
PHHI
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/G
118.300 MHz
VFR ADVSY SVC
ID: 61099
Ref: 5443
A/G
118.300 MHz
VFR ADVSY SVC
ID: 61099
Ref: 5443
APP
118.300 MHz
HONOLULU APP
ID: 61100
Ref: 5443
APP
118.300 MHz
HONOLULU APP
ID: 61100
Ref: 5443
ATIS
119.675 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61101
Ref: 5443
ATIS
119.675 MHz
ATIS
ID: 61101
Ref: 5443
CTAF
126.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61102
Ref: 5443
CTAF
126.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 61102
Ref: 5443
DEP
118.300 MHz
DEP
ID: 61103
Ref: 5443
DEP
118.300 MHz
DEP
ID: 61103
Ref: 5443
GND
41.500 MHz
GND
ID: 61104
Ref: 5443
GND
41.500 MHz
GND
ID: 61104
Ref: 5443
INFO
139.200 MHz
LIGHTNING RDO
ID: 61105
Ref: 5443
INFO
139.200 MHz
LIGHTNING RDO
ID: 61105
Ref: 5443
MISC
125.100 MHz
PINEAPPLE
ID: 61106
Ref: 5443
PMSV
125.100 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61107
Ref: 5443
PMSV
125.100 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 61107
Ref: 5443
RDO
122.200 MHz
HONOLULU RDO
ID: 61108
Ref: 5443
RDO
122.200 MHz
HONOLULU RDO
ID: 61108
Ref: 5443
TWR
126.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 61109
Ref: 5443
TWR
126.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 61109
Ref: 5443
Navigation Aids
HHI
NDB
0.373 MHz
Wheeler
Location
Latitude:
21.477900°
Longitude:
-158.033997°
Elevation:
812 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.592°
ID: 88826
HHI
NDB
0.373 MHz
Wheeler
Location
Latitude:
21.477900°
Longitude:
-158.033997°
Elevation:
812 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.592°
ID: 88826
HN
NDB
0.242 MHz
Ewabe
Location
Latitude:
21.324900°
Longitude:
-158.048996°
Elevation:
42 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
9.579°
ID: 88929
HN
NDB
0.242 MHz
Ewabe
Location
Latitude:
21.324900°
Longitude:
-158.048996°
Elevation:
42 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
9.579°
ID: 88929
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