Navigation & Radio at Bern Airport
CH
BRN
/
LSZB
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
127.325 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 57578
Ref: 4503
A/D
127.325 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 57578
Ref: 4503
ATIS
125.125 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57579
Ref: 4503
ATIS
125.125 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57579
Ref: 4503
MISC
123.400 MHz
GLIDER
ID: 57580
Ref: 4503
MISC
123.400 MHz
GLIDER
ID: 57580
Ref: 4503
OPS
135.750 MHz
ALPAR
ID: 57581
Ref: 4503
OPS
135.750 MHz
ALPAR
ID: 57581
Ref: 4503
TWR
121.025 MHz
TWR
ID: 57582
Ref: 4503
TWR
121.025 MHz
TWR
ID: 57582
Ref: 4503
Navigation Aids
BER
NDB
0.335 MHz
Bern
Location
Latitude:
46.899101°
Longitude:
7.510480°
Elevation:
1690 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.359°
ID: 85944
BER
NDB
0.335 MHz
Bern
Location
Latitude:
46.899101°
Longitude:
7.510480°
Elevation:
1690 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.359°
ID: 85944
MUR
NDB
0.312 MHz
Muri
Location
Latitude:
46.946098°
Longitude:
7.466870°
Elevation:
1837 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.350°
ID: 91357
MUR
NDB
0.312 MHz
Muri
Location
Latitude:
46.946098°
Longitude:
7.466870°
Elevation:
1837 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.350°
ID: 91357
SHU
NDB
0.357 MHz
Schupberg
Location
Latitude:
47.021801°
Longitude:
7.391940°
Elevation:
2215 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.336°
ID: 93595
SHU
NDB
0.357 MHz
Schupberg
Location
Latitude:
47.021801°
Longitude:
7.391940°
Elevation:
2215 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.336°
ID: 93595
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