Navigation & Radio at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
NG
ABV
/
DNAA
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
127.900 MHz
APP
ID: 55707
Ref: 2104
ATIS
127.050 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55708
Ref: 2104
GND
121.900 MHz
ID: 323275
Ref: 2104
TWR
118.600 MHz
TWR
ID: 55709
Ref: 2104
Navigation Aids
ABC
VOR-DME
116.300 MHz
Abuja
Location
Latitude:
9.037800°
Longitude:
7.285100°
Elevation:
1240 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.022°
DME Information
Channel:
110X
Frequency:
116.300 MHz
ID: 85206
ABC
VOR-DME
116.300 MHz
Abuja
Location
Latitude:
9.037800°
Longitude:
7.285100°
Elevation:
1240 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.022°
DME Information
Channel:
110X
Frequency:
116.300 MHz
ID: 85206
AG
NDB
0.321 MHz
Abuja
Location
Latitude:
9.028040°
Longitude:
7.277040°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.024°
ID: 85297
AG
NDB
0.321 MHz
Abuja
Location
Latitude:
9.028040°
Longitude:
7.277040°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.024°
ID: 85297
GB
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Gboko
Location
Latitude:
7.250700°
Longitude:
9.001520°
Elevation:
755 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.012°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 88273
GB
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Gboko
Location
Latitude:
7.250700°
Longitude:
9.001520°
Elevation:
755 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.012°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 88273
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