Navigation & Radio at Whiteman Air Force Base
US
SZL
/
KSZL
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/G
49.650 MHz
ARNG HAWK OPS
ID: 63586
Ref: 3914
A/G
49.650 MHz
ARNG HAWK OPS
ID: 63586
Ref: 3914
APP
127.450 MHz
APP
ID: 63587
Ref: 3914
APP
127.450 MHz
APP
ID: 63587
Ref: 3914
ATIS
139.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 63588
Ref: 3914
CLD
121.750 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 63589
Ref: 3914
DEP
125.925 MHz
DEP
ID: 63590
Ref: 3914
GND
128.275 MHz
GND
ID: 63591
Ref: 3914
OPS
22.780 MHz
303 TFS OPS
ID: 63592
Ref: 3914
OPS
22.780 MHz
303 TFS OPS
ID: 63592
Ref: 3914
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 63593
Ref: 3914
POST
31.100 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 63594
Ref: 3914
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 63593
Ref: 3914
PTD
118.725 MHz
PTD
ID: 63595
Ref: 3914
TWR
132.400 MHz
TWR
ID: 63596
Ref: 3914
Navigation Aids
SZL
TACAN
109.800 MHz
Whiteman
Location
Latitude:
38.735699°
Longitude:
-93.550400°
Elevation:
850 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.109°
DME Information
Channel:
035X
Frequency:
109.800 MHz
ID: 94146
SZL
TACAN
109.800 MHz
Whiteman
Location
Latitude:
38.735699°
Longitude:
-93.550400°
Elevation:
850 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.109°
DME Information
Channel:
035X
Frequency:
109.800 MHz
ID: 94146
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