Navigation & Radio at Takamatsu Airport

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TAK / RJOT
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4

Radio Frequencies

APP 121.200 MHz
APP
ID: 54539 Ref: 5601
APP 121.200 MHz
APP
ID: 54539 Ref: 5601
ATIS 127.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54540 Ref: 5601
ATIS 127.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54540 Ref: 5601
DEP 120.400 MHz
DEP
ID: 54541 Ref: 5601
DEP 120.400 MHz
DEP
ID: 54541 Ref: 5601
TCA 119.025 MHz
TCA
ID: 54542 Ref: 5601
TCA 119.025 MHz
TCA
ID: 54542 Ref: 5601
TWR 118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 54543 Ref: 5601
TWR 118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 54543 Ref: 5601

Navigation Aids

KTE VOR-DME
108.400 MHz

Kagawa

Location

Latitude: 34.212502°
Longitude: 134.022995°
Elevation: 696 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -6.569°

DME Information

Channel: 021X
Frequency: 108.400 MHz
ID: 90027
KTE VOR-DME
108.400 MHz

Kagawa

Location

Latitude: 34.212502°
Longitude: 134.022995°
Elevation: 696 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -6.569°

DME Information

Channel: 021X
Frequency: 108.400 MHz
ID: 90027
TZC VORTAC
117.500 MHz

Takamatsu

Location

Latitude: 34.326401°
Longitude: 133.953003°
Elevation: 1607 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -6.593°

DME Information

Channel: 122X
Frequency: 117.500 MHz
Latitude: 34.326200°
Longitude: 133.954000°
Elevation: 1607 ft
ID: 94748
TZC VORTAC
117.500 MHz

Takamatsu

Location

Latitude: 34.326401°
Longitude: 133.953003°
Elevation: 1607 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -6.593°

DME Information

Channel: 122X
Frequency: 117.500 MHz
Latitude: 34.326200°
Longitude: 133.954000°
Elevation: 1607 ft
ID: 94748

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