Navigation & Radio at Akureyri Airport
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AEY
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BIAR
Radio Frequencies
3
Navigation Aids
11
Radio Frequencies
ACC
119.700 MHz
REYKJAVIK ACC
ID: 53569
Ref: 117
RDR
118.700 MHz
RADAR
ID: 53570
Ref: 117
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 53571
Ref: 117
Navigation Aids
AKI
VOR-DME
113.600 MHz
Akureyri
Location
Latitude:
65.759697°
Longitude:
-18.004200°
Elevation:
2053 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-15.392°
DME Information
Channel:
083X
Frequency:
113.600 MHz
ID: 85367
AKI
VOR-DME
113.600 MHz
Akureyri
Location
Latitude:
65.759697°
Longitude:
-18.004200°
Elevation:
2053 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-15.392°
DME Information
Channel:
083X
Frequency:
113.600 MHz
ID: 85367
AR
NDB
0.334 MHz
Akureyri
Location
Latitude:
65.755798°
Longitude:
-18.089399°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.423°
ID: 85556
HJ
NDB
0.319 MHz
Hjalteyri
Location
Latitude:
65.851700°
Longitude:
-18.191700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.488°
ID: 88853
HJ
NDB
0.319 MHz
Hjalteyri
Location
Latitude:
65.851700°
Longitude:
-18.191700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.488°
ID: 88853
HV
NDB
0.357 MHz
Hvammur
Location
Latitude:
65.635597°
Longitude:
-18.067801°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.380°
ID: 89057
HV
NDB
0.357 MHz
Hvammur
Location
Latitude:
65.635597°
Longitude:
-18.067801°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.380°
ID: 89057
NB
NDB
0.387 MHz
Botn
Location
Latitude:
65.326103°
Longitude:
-18.293600°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.370°
ID: 91471
NB
NDB
0.387 MHz
Botn
Location
Latitude:
65.326103°
Longitude:
-18.293600°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.370°
ID: 91471
TO
NDB
0.324 MHz
Torfur
Location
Latitude:
65.500298°
Longitude:
-18.150400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.370°
ID: 94493
TO
NDB
0.324 MHz
Torfur
Location
Latitude:
65.500298°
Longitude:
-18.150400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-15.370°
ID: 94493
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