Navigation & Radio at Charles de Gaulle International Airport
FR
CDG
/
LFPG
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
121.150 MHz
DE GAULLE APP
ID: 52436
Ref: 4185
APP
121.150 MHz
DE GAULLE APP
ID: 52436
Ref: 4185
APP
136.275 MHz
DE GAULLE APP
ID: 52437
Ref: 4185
APP
136.275 MHz
DE GAULLE APP
ID: 52437
Ref: 4185
ATIS
127.125 MHz
DE GAULLE ATIS
ID: 52438
Ref: 4185
ATIS
127.125 MHz
DE GAULLE ATIS
ID: 52438
Ref: 4185
DEP
124.350 MHz
DE GAULLE DEP
ID: 52439
Ref: 4185
DEP
124.350 MHz
DE GAULLE DEP
ID: 52439
Ref: 4185
GND
118.100 MHz
DE GAULLE TRAFFIC
ID: 52441
Ref: 4185
GND
118.100 MHz
DE GAULLE TRAFFIC
ID: 52441
Ref: 4185
GND
121.600 MHz
DE GAULLE GND
ID: 52440
Ref: 4185
GND
121.600 MHz
DE GAULLE GND
ID: 52440
Ref: 4185
PFLT
126.650 MHz
DE GAULLE PREFLIGHT
ID: 52442
Ref: 4185
PFLT
126.650 MHz
DE GAULLE PREFLIGHT
ID: 52442
Ref: 4185
TWR
119.250 MHz
DE GAULLE TWR
ID: 52443
Ref: 4185
TWR
119.250 MHz
DE GAULLE TWR
ID: 52443
Ref: 4185
TWR
120.650 MHz
DE GAULLE TWR
ID: 52444
Ref: 4185
TWR
120.650 MHz
DE GAULLE TWR
ID: 52444
Ref: 4185
Navigation Aids
CGN
VOR-DME
115.350 MHz
Charles de Gaulle
Location
Latitude:
49.019901°
Longitude:
2.500110°
Elevation:
356 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.029°
DME Information
Channel:
100Y
Frequency:
115.350 MHz
ID: 86725
PGS
VOR-DME
117.050 MHz
Charles de Gaulle
Location
Latitude:
48.999500°
Longitude:
2.623810°
Elevation:
325 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.003°
DME Information
Channel:
117Y
Frequency:
117.050 MHz
ID: 92403
PGS
VOR-DME
117.050 MHz
Charles de Gaulle
Location
Latitude:
48.999500°
Longitude:
2.623810°
Elevation:
325 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.003°
DME Information
Channel:
117Y
Frequency:
117.050 MHz
ID: 92403
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