Navigation & Radio at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
US
VPS
/
KVPS
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
125.100 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 71331
Ref: 3948
A/D
125.100 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 71331
Ref: 3948
ATIS
134.625 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71332
Ref: 3948
CLD
127.700 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 71333
Ref: 3948
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 71334
Ref: 3948
PMSV
34.250 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 71335
Ref: 3948
PMSV
34.250 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 71335
Ref: 3948
POST
31.805 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 71336
Ref: 3948
POST
31.805 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 71336
Ref: 3948
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 71337
Ref: 3948
PTD
139.300 MHz
PTD
ID: 71337
Ref: 3948
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 71338
Ref: 3948
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 71338
Ref: 3948
Navigation Aids
DWG
TACAN
134.500 MHz
Warrington
Location
Latitude:
30.478201°
Longitude:
-86.520897°
Elevation:
77 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.598°
DME Information
Channel:
002X
Frequency:
134.500 MHz
ID: 87586
DWG
TACAN
134.500 MHz
Warrington
Location
Latitude:
30.478201°
Longitude:
-86.520897°
Elevation:
77 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.598°
DME Information
Channel:
002X
Frequency:
134.500 MHz
ID: 87586
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