Navigation & Radio at Dresden Airport
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Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
125.800 MHz
LANGEN INFORMATION
ID: 53009
Ref: 2210
APP
125.625 MHz
MUNCHEN RADAR
ID: 53010
Ref: 2210
ATIS
118.880 MHz
Dresden ATIS
ID: 53011
Ref: 2210
GND
121.980 MHz
DRESDEN GROUND / ROLLKOKNTROLLE
ID: 53012
Ref: 2210
RMP
121.755 MHz
DRESDEN APRON / VORFELD
ID: 53013
Ref: 2210
TWR
122.930 MHz
DRESDEN TOWER / TURM
ID: 53014
Ref: 2210
Navigation Aids
DND
DME
115.400 MHz
Dresden
Location
Latitude:
51.129501°
Longitude:
13.757600°
Elevation:
778 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.155°
DME Information
Channel:
101X
Frequency:
115.400 MHz
ID: 87455
DND
DME
115.400 MHz
Dresden
Location
Latitude:
51.129501°
Longitude:
13.757600°
Elevation:
778 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.155°
DME Information
Channel:
101X
Frequency:
115.400 MHz
ID: 87455
DRN
VOR-DME
114.350 MHz
Dresden
Location
Latitude:
51.015499°
Longitude:
13.598900°
Elevation:
1086 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.127°
DME Information
Channel:
090Y
Frequency:
114.350 MHz
ID: 87526
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