Navigation & Radio at Brussels Airport
BE
BRU
/
EBBR
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
9
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.255 MHz
APP
ID: 49353
Ref: 2155
ATIS
121.755 MHz
ATIS DEP
ID: 49355
Ref: 2155
ATIS
132.475 MHz
ATIS ARR
ID: 49354
Ref: 2155
CLD
121.950 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 49356
Ref: 2155
DEP
126.630 MHz
DEP
ID: 49357
Ref: 2155
GND
118.055 MHz
GND North
ID: 299389
Ref: 2155
GND
121.880 MHz
GND South
ID: 49358
Ref: 2155
OPS
140.575 MHz
MELSBROEK OPS
ID: 49359
Ref: 2155
TWR
118.605 MHz
TWR (RWY 07R/25L and 01)
ID: 49360
Ref: 2155
TWR
120.780 MHz
TWR (RWY 07L/25R or 19)
ID: 299390
Ref: 2155
UNIC
130.550 MHz
ABELAG UNICOM
ID: 49361
Ref: 2155
Navigation Aids
AFI
VOR-DME
114.900 MHz
Affligem
Location
Latitude:
50.907799°
Longitude:
4.138890°
Elevation:
284 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.416°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 85289
AFI
VOR-DME
114.900 MHz
Affligem
Location
Latitude:
50.907799°
Longitude:
4.138890°
Elevation:
284 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.416°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 85289
BUB
VOR-DME
114.600 MHz
Brussels
Location
Latitude:
50.902199°
Longitude:
4.538060°
Elevation:
187 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.335°
DME Information
Channel:
093X
Frequency:
114.600 MHz
ID: 86421
BUB
VOR-DME
114.600 MHz
Brussels
Location
Latitude:
50.902199°
Longitude:
4.538060°
Elevation:
187 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.335°
DME Information
Channel:
093X
Frequency:
114.600 MHz
ID: 86421
BUN
VOR-DME
110.600 MHz
Bruno
Location
Latitude:
51.118599°
Longitude:
4.841940°
Elevation:
69 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.286°
DME Information
Channel:
043X
Frequency:
110.600 MHz
ID: 86437
BUN
VOR-DME
110.600 MHz
Bruno
Location
Latitude:
51.118599°
Longitude:
4.841940°
Elevation:
69 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.286°
DME Information
Channel:
043X
Frequency:
110.600 MHz
ID: 86437
OB
NDB
0.293 MHz
Brussels
Location
Latitude:
50.920300°
Longitude:
4.616390°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.320°
ID: 91848
OB
NDB
0.293 MHz
Brussels
Location
Latitude:
50.920300°
Longitude:
4.616390°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.320°
ID: 91848
OZ
NDB
0.314 MHz
Brussels
Location
Latitude:
50.826900°
Longitude:
4.466940°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.345°
ID: 92201
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