Navigation & Radio at Congonhas Airport
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CGH
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SBSP
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
9
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.800 MHz
SAO PAULO APP
ID: 49842
Ref: 5974
APP
119.800 MHz
SAO PAULO APP
ID: 49842
Ref: 5974
ATIS
127.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49843
Ref: 5974
ATIS
127.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49843
Ref: 5974
CLD
120.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 49844
Ref: 5974
CLD
120.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 49844
Ref: 5974
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 49845
Ref: 5974
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 49845
Ref: 5974
ILS
109.300 MHz
RWY 17R - ISP
ID: 560814
Ref: 5974
ILS
109.300 MHz
RWY 17R - ISP
ID: 560814
Ref: 5974
ILS
109.700 MHz
RWY 35L - ISO
ID: 560815
Ref: 5974
ILS
109.700 MHz
RWY 35L - ISO
ID: 560815
Ref: 5974
TWR
127.150 MHz
SAO PAULO TWR
ID: 49846
Ref: 5974
TWR
127.150 MHz
SAO PAULO TWR
ID: 49846
Ref: 5974
Navigation Aids
CGO
VOR-DME
116.900 MHz
Congonhas
Location
Latitude:
-23.627501°
Longitude:
-46.654701°
Elevation:
2631 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-19.515°
DME Information
Channel:
116X
Frequency:
116.900 MHz
ID: 86726
CGO
VOR-DME
116.900 MHz
Congonhas
Location
Latitude:
-23.627501°
Longitude:
-46.654701°
Elevation:
2631 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-19.515°
DME Information
Channel:
116X
Frequency:
116.900 MHz
ID: 86726
DAD
NDB
0.200 MHz
Diadema
Location
Latitude:
-23.705700°
Longitude:
-46.601299°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.524°
ID: 87254
DAD
NDB
0.200 MHz
Diadema
Location
Latitude:
-23.705700°
Longitude:
-46.601299°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.524°
ID: 87254
IS
NDB
0.290 MHz
Mada
Location
Latitude:
-23.544800°
Longitude:
-46.711700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.510°
ID: 89332
PP
NDB
0.330 MHz
Metro
Location
Latitude:
-23.643801°
Longitude:
-46.644299°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.519°
ID: 92625
PP
NDB
0.330 MHz
Metro
Location
Latitude:
-23.643801°
Longitude:
-46.644299°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.519°
ID: 92625
SPO
NDB
0.250 MHz
Sao Paulo
Location
Latitude:
-23.610201°
Longitude:
-46.667500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.516°
ID: 93888
SPO
NDB
0.250 MHz
Sao Paulo
Location
Latitude:
-23.610201°
Longitude:
-46.667500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-19.516°
ID: 93888
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