Navigation & Radio at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

CN

CAN / ZGGG
Radio Frequencies
5
Navigation Aids
9

Radio Frequencies

APP 120.400 MHz
GUANGZHOU
ID: 51195 Ref: 27194
ATIS 128.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51196 Ref: 27194
CLD 121.950 MHz
CLD
ID: 51197 Ref: 27194
GND 121.750 MHz
GND
ID: 51198 Ref: 27194
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 51199 Ref: 27194

Navigation Aids

CEN VOR-DME
114.600 MHz

Cencun

Location

Latitude: 23.150000°
Longitude: 113.417000°
Elevation: 342 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.194°

DME Information

Channel: 093X
Frequency: 114.600 MHz
ID: 86687
CEN VOR-DME
114.600 MHz

Cencun

Location

Latitude: 23.150000°
Longitude: 113.417000°
Elevation: 342 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.194°

DME Information

Channel: 093X
Frequency: 114.600 MHz
ID: 86687
CON VOR-DME
113.000 MHz

Conghua

Location

Latitude: 23.588301°
Longitude: 113.584999°
Elevation: 239 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.252°

DME Information

Channel: 077X
Frequency: 113.000 MHz
ID: 86959
CON VOR-DME
113.000 MHz

Conghua

Location

Latitude: 23.588301°
Longitude: 113.584999°
Elevation: 239 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.252°

DME Information

Channel: 077X
Frequency: 113.000 MHz
ID: 86959
FO NDB
0.411 MHz

Baiyun

Location

Latitude: 23.138300°
Longitude: 113.241997°
Elevation: 342 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.181°
ID: 88087
QM NDB
0.423 MHz

Yanbu

Location

Latitude: 23.103300°
Longitude: 113.147003°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -2.168°
ID: 92902
QM NDB
0.423 MHz

Yanbu

Location

Latitude: 23.103300°
Longitude: 113.147003°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -2.168°
ID: 92902
TAN VOR-DME
108.600 MHz

Yuantan

Location

Latitude: 23.668301°
Longitude: 113.239998°
Elevation: 598 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.232°

DME Information

Channel: 023X
Frequency: 108.600 MHz
ID: 94189
TAN VOR-DME
108.600 MHz

Yuantan

Location

Latitude: 23.668301°
Longitude: 113.239998°
Elevation: 598 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.232°

DME Information

Channel: 023X
Frequency: 108.600 MHz
ID: 94189

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