Navigation & Radio at Houari Boumediene Airport
DZ
ALG
/
DAAG
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
7
Radio Frequencies
APP
121.400 MHz
ALGIERS APP
ID: 48275
Ref: 2050
CCR
127.300 MHz
ALGIERS CCR
ID: 348255
Ref: 2050
GND
121.800 MHz
ALGIERS GND
ID: 48276
Ref: 2050
TWR
118.700 MHz
ALGIERS TWR
ID: 48277
Ref: 2050
Navigation Aids
ALR
VOR-DME
112.500 MHz
Alger
Location
Latitude:
36.691101°
Longitude:
3.215560°
Elevation:
82 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.139°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 85420
ALR
VOR-DME
112.500 MHz
Alger
Location
Latitude:
36.691101°
Longitude:
3.215560°
Elevation:
82 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.139°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 85420
MAR
NDB
0.416 MHz
Houari Boumediene
Location
Latitude:
36.685200°
Longitude:
2.782430°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.201°
ID: 90742
MAR
NDB
0.416 MHz
Houari Boumediene
Location
Latitude:
36.685200°
Longitude:
2.782430°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.201°
ID: 90742
SDM
VOR
113.900 MHz
Alger
Location
Latitude:
36.630699°
Longitude:
2.974270°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.174°
ID: 93483
SDM
VOR
113.900 MHz
Alger
Location
Latitude:
36.630699°
Longitude:
2.974270°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.174°
ID: 93483
SMR
NDB
0.370 MHz
Houari Boumediene
Location
Latitude:
36.692902°
Longitude:
3.089870°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.157°
ID: 93789
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