Navigation & Radio at M. R. Štefánik Airport
SK
BTS
/
LZIB
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.900 MHz
APP
ID: 55189
Ref: 4617
APP
120.900 MHz
APP
ID: 55189
Ref: 4617
ATIS
128.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55190
Ref: 4617
ATIS
128.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55190
Ref: 4617
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 55191
Ref: 4617
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 55191
Ref: 4617
Navigation Aids
JAN
VOR-DME
110.800 MHz
Janovce
Location
Latitude:
48.178600°
Longitude:
17.544701°
Elevation:
423 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.048°
DME Information
Channel:
045X
Frequency:
110.800 MHz
ID: 89434
OB
NDB
0.330 MHz
Stefanik South
Location
Latitude:
48.114799°
Longitude:
17.298401°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.012°
ID: 91852
OB
NDB
0.330 MHz
Stefanik South
Location
Latitude:
48.114799°
Longitude:
17.298401°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.012°
ID: 91852
OKR
NDB
0.391 MHz
Stefanik North
Location
Latitude:
48.223900°
Longitude:
17.290300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.015°
ID: 91978
OKR
NDB
0.391 MHz
Stefanik North
Location
Latitude:
48.223900°
Longitude:
17.290300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.015°
ID: 91978
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