Navigation & Radio at Nuuk Airport

GL

GOH / BGGH
Radio Frequencies
1
Navigation Aids
7

Radio Frequencies

AFIS 119.100 MHz
AFIS
ID: 52697 Ref: 114

Navigation Aids

GH NDB
0.314 MHz

Godthab/Nuuk

Location

Latitude: 64.179604°
Longitude: -51.749599°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.356°
ID: 88391
GN DME
110.300 MHz

Godthaab

Location

Latitude: 64.187599°
Longitude: -51.678299°
Elevation: 283 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.347°

DME Information

Channel: 040X
Frequency: 110.300 MHz
ID: 88485
GN DME
110.300 MHz

Godthaab

Location

Latitude: 64.187599°
Longitude: -51.678299°
Elevation: 283 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.347°

DME Information

Channel: 040X
Frequency: 110.300 MHz
ID: 88485
NK NDB
0.273 MHz

Godthab/Nuuk

Location

Latitude: 64.678596°
Longitude: -51.373901°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.584°
ID: 91590
NK NDB
0.273 MHz

Godthab/Nuuk

Location

Latitude: 64.678596°
Longitude: -51.373901°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.584°
ID: 91590
QT NDB
0.258 MHz

Godthab/Nuuk

Location

Latitude: 64.344398°
Longitude: -51.581902°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.423°
ID: 92919
QT NDB
0.258 MHz

Godthab/Nuuk

Location

Latitude: 64.344398°
Longitude: -51.581902°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -31.423°
ID: 92919

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