Navigation & Radio at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport
FR
BOD
/
LFBD
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
10
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.600 MHz
AQUITAINE APP
ID: 52382
Ref: 4060
ARR
121.200 MHz
APP
ID: 52383
Ref: 4060
ATIS
131.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52384
Ref: 4060
ATIS
131.150 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52384
Ref: 4060
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 52385
Ref: 4060
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 52385
Ref: 4060
INFO
120.575 MHz
AQUITAINE INFO
ID: 52386
Ref: 4060
INFO
120.575 MHz
AQUITAINE INFO
ID: 52386
Ref: 4060
OPS
143.175 MHz
OPNS
ID: 52387
Ref: 4060
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 52388
Ref: 4060
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 52388
Ref: 4060
Navigation Aids
BD
NDB
0.393 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.935200°
Longitude:
-0.562250°
Elevation:
60 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.378°
ID: 85885
BD
NDB
0.393 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.935200°
Longitude:
-0.562250°
Elevation:
60 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.378°
ID: 85885
BDX
TACAN
114.400 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.827202°
Longitude:
-0.723278°
Elevation:
155 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.403°
DME Information
Channel:
091X
Frequency:
114.400 MHz
ID: 85922
BDX
TACAN
114.400 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.827202°
Longitude:
-0.723278°
Elevation:
155 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.403°
DME Information
Channel:
091X
Frequency:
114.400 MHz
ID: 85922
BE
NDB
0.318 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.870602°
Longitude:
-0.397806°
Elevation:
251 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.343°
ID: 85924
BE
NDB
0.318 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.870602°
Longitude:
-0.397806°
Elevation:
251 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.343°
ID: 85924
BMC
VOR-DME
113.750 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.826900°
Longitude:
-0.721111°
Elevation:
161 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.402°
DME Information
Channel:
084Y
Frequency:
113.750 MHz
Latitude:
44.827200°
Longitude:
-0.723278°
Elevation:
210 ft
ID: 86179
BMC
VOR-DME
113.750 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
44.826900°
Longitude:
-0.721111°
Elevation:
161 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.402°
DME Information
Channel:
084Y
Frequency:
113.750 MHz
Latitude:
44.827200°
Longitude:
-0.723278°
Elevation:
210 ft
ID: 86179
NB
NDB
0.361 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
45.147499°
Longitude:
-0.549917°
Elevation:
155 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.387°
ID: 91470
NB
NDB
0.361 MHz
Bordeaux
Location
Latitude:
45.147499°
Longitude:
-0.549917°
Elevation:
155 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.387°
ID: 91470
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