Navigation & Radio at Bremen Airport

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BRE / EDDW
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
2

Radio Frequencies

AFIS 125.100 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 52823 Ref: 2225
AFIS 128.525 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 564189 Ref: 2225
APP 124.800 MHz
RADAR
ID: 52824 Ref: 2225
ATIS 132.380 MHz
Bremen ATIS
ID: 52825 Ref: 2225
GND 121.755 MHz
Bremen Ground
ID: 52826 Ref: 2225
TWR 120.330 MHz
Bremen Tower
ID: 52827 Ref: 2225
TWR 134.830 MHz
Bremen Tower
ID: 564191 Ref: 2225
VOLMET 147.410 MHz
Bremen VOLMET
ID: 564190 Ref: 2225

Navigation Aids

BMN VOR-DME
117.450 MHz

Bremen

Location

Latitude: 53.043999°
Longitude: 8.782140°
Elevation: 40 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.424°

DME Information

Channel: 121Y
Frequency: 117.450 MHz
ID: 86184
BMN VOR-DME
117.450 MHz

Bremen

Location

Latitude: 53.043999°
Longitude: 8.782140°
Elevation: 40 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.424°

DME Information

Channel: 121Y
Frequency: 117.450 MHz
ID: 86184

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