Navigation & Radio at Polk Army Air Field
US
POE
/
KPOE
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
123.700 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 65196
Ref: 3785
A/D
123.700 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 65196
Ref: 3785
ATIS
134.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65197
Ref: 3785
ATIS
134.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 65197
Ref: 3785
FCC
123.700 MHz
FLT FOLLOWING
ID: 65198
Ref: 3785
FCC
123.700 MHz
FLT FOLLOWING
ID: 65198
Ref: 3785
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 65199
Ref: 3785
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 65199
Ref: 3785
INFO
40.950 MHz
RANGE CON
ID: 65200
Ref: 3785
INFO
40.950 MHz
RANGE CON
ID: 65200
Ref: 3785
MISC
42.500 MHz
MEDEVAC OPS
ID: 65201
Ref: 3785
MISC
42.500 MHz
MEDEVAC OPS
ID: 65201
Ref: 3785
OPS
36.050 MHz
POE OPS
ID: 65202
Ref: 3785
PMSV
135.000 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 65203
Ref: 3785
TWR
41.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 65204
Ref: 3785
PMSV
135.000 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 65203
Ref: 3785
Navigation Aids
FXU
VORTAC
108.400 MHz
Polk
Location
Latitude:
31.111601°
Longitude:
-93.217903°
Elevation:
315 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.297°
DME Information
Channel:
021X
Frequency:
108.400 MHz
ID: 88214
FXU
VORTAC
108.400 MHz
Polk
Location
Latitude:
31.111601°
Longitude:
-93.217903°
Elevation:
315 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.297°
DME Information
Channel:
021X
Frequency:
108.400 MHz
ID: 88214
GUV
NDB
0.359 MHz
Gator
Location
Latitude:
31.028200°
Longitude:
-93.184898°
Elevation:
348 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.288°
ID: 88635
GUV
NDB
0.359 MHz
Gator
Location
Latitude:
31.028200°
Longitude:
-93.184898°
Elevation:
348 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.288°
ID: 88635
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