Navigation & Radio at Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport
CC
CCK
/
YPCC
Radio Frequencies
2
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
CTAF
118.100 MHz
CTAF
ID: 51380
Ref: 27100
FSS
347.600 MHz
BRISBANE FIS
ID: 51381
Ref: 27100
Navigation Aids
CC
NDB
0.305 MHz
Cocos (Keeling) Island
Location
Latitude:
-12.144900°
Longitude:
96.819801°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.401°
ID: 86633
CC
VOR-DME
114.100 MHz
Cocos (Keeling) Island
Location
Latitude:
-12.200600°
Longitude:
96.840897°
Elevation:
10 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.404°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
Latitude:
-12.200400°
Longitude:
96.841100°
Elevation:
10 ft
ID: 86631
CIL
NDB
0.388 MHz
Cocos (Keeling) Island
Location
Latitude:
-12.170700°
Longitude:
96.821198°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.404°
ID: 86803
CIL
NDB
0.388 MHz
Cocos (Keeling) Island
Location
Latitude:
-12.170700°
Longitude:
96.821198°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.404°
ID: 86803
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