Navigation & Radio at Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
JP
MSJ
/
RJSM
Radio Frequencies
22
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.700 MHz
APP
ID: 54472
Ref: 5612
APP
120.700 MHz
APP
ID: 54472
Ref: 5612
ATIS
128.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54473
Ref: 5612
ATIS
128.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54473
Ref: 5612
CLD
118.650 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 54474
Ref: 5612
CLD
118.650 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 54474
Ref: 5612
DEP
125.300 MHz
DEP
ID: 54475
Ref: 5612
DEP
125.300 MHz
DEP
ID: 54475
Ref: 5612
GND
118.650 MHz
GND
ID: 54476
Ref: 5612
GND
118.650 MHz
GND
ID: 54476
Ref: 5612
MISC
36.540 MHz
DRAUGHON RANGE CON
ID: 54477
Ref: 5612
MISC
36.540 MHz
DRAUGHON RANGE CON
ID: 54477
Ref: 5612
PMSV
34.460 MHz
METRO
ID: 54478
Ref: 5612
PMSV
34.460 MHz
METRO
ID: 54478
Ref: 5612
POST
141.600 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 54479
Ref: 5612
POST
141.600 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 54479
Ref: 5612
PTD
131.450 MHz
PTD
ID: 54480
Ref: 5612
PTD
131.450 MHz
PTD
ID: 54480
Ref: 5612
TCA
124.050 MHz
TCA
ID: 54481
Ref: 5612
TCA
124.050 MHz
TCA
ID: 54481
Ref: 5612
TWR
125.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 54482
Ref: 5612
TWR
125.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 54482
Ref: 5612
Navigation Aids
MIS
VORTAC
115.400 MHz
Misawa
Location
Latitude:
40.703800°
Longitude:
141.380997°
Elevation:
142 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.239°
DME Information
Channel:
101X
Frequency:
115.400 MHz
ID: 90980
MIS
VORTAC
115.400 MHz
Misawa
Location
Latitude:
40.703800°
Longitude:
141.380997°
Elevation:
142 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.239°
DME Information
Channel:
101X
Frequency:
115.400 MHz
ID: 90980
MWE
VOR-DME
114.900 MHz
Tohoku
Location
Latitude:
40.808899°
Longitude:
141.156998°
Elevation:
444 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.283°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 91383
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