Navigation & Radio at RAAF Base Pearce
AU
/
YPEA
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.700 MHz
PERTH DEP
ID: 49068
Ref: 27102
A/D
118.700 MHz
PERTH DEP
ID: 49068
Ref: 27102
ACC
125.200 MHz
MELBOURNE CNTR
ID: 49069
Ref: 27102
ACC
125.200 MHz
MELBOURNE CNTR
ID: 49069
Ref: 27102
APP
130.200 MHz
APP
ID: 49070
Ref: 27102
APP
130.200 MHz
APP
ID: 49070
Ref: 27102
ATIS
34.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49071
Ref: 27102
ATIS
34.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49071
Ref: 27102
CLD
134.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 49072
Ref: 27102
CLD
134.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 49072
Ref: 27102
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 49073
Ref: 27102
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 49073
Ref: 27102
DEP
135.900 MHz
DEP
ID: 49074
Ref: 27102
DEP
135.900 MHz
DEP
ID: 49074
Ref: 27102
DIR
123.600 MHz
PERTH APP
ID: 49075
Ref: 27102
DIR
123.600 MHz
PERTH APP
ID: 49075
Ref: 27102
GND
127.250 MHz
GND
ID: 49076
Ref: 27102
GND
127.250 MHz
GND
ID: 49076
Ref: 27102
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 49077
Ref: 27102
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 49077
Ref: 27102
Navigation Aids
PEA
NDB
0.340 MHz
Pearce
Location
Latitude:
-31.654400°
Longitude:
116.018997°
Elevation:
144 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.319°
ID: 92358
PEA
TACAN
112.800 MHz
Pearce
Location
Latitude:
-31.673901°
Longitude:
116.016998°
Elevation:
144 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.325°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 92357
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