Navigation & Radio at V C Bird International Airport
AG
ANU
/
TAPA
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 48193
Ref: 6359
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 48193
Ref: 6359
ATIS
114.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 48194
Ref: 6359
ATIS
114.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 48194
Ref: 6359
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 48195
Ref: 6359
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 48195
Ref: 6359
RDO
26.480 MHz
ANTIQUA RDO
ID: 48196
Ref: 6359
RDO
26.480 MHz
ANTIQUA RDO
ID: 48196
Ref: 6359
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 48197
Ref: 6359
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 48197
Ref: 6359
Navigation Aids
ANU
NDB
0.351 MHz
V C Bird
Location
Latitude:
17.127399°
Longitude:
-61.808201°
Elevation:
62 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-14.250°
ID: 85509
ANU
VOR-DME
114.500 MHz
V C Bird
Location
Latitude:
17.125900°
Longitude:
-61.800201°
Elevation:
400 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-14.252°
DME Information
Channel:
092X
Frequency:
114.500 MHz
ID: 85508
ZDX
NDB
0.369 MHz
V C Bird
Location
Latitude:
17.158501°
Longitude:
-61.792400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
HI
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-14.255°
ID: 95995
ZDX
NDB
0.369 MHz
V C Bird
Location
Latitude:
17.158501°
Longitude:
-61.792400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
HI
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-14.255°
ID: 95995
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