Navigation & Radio at Erfurt-Weimar Airport
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ERF
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Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
119.825 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 53064
Ref: 2211
APP
132.300 MHz
MUNCHEN RADAR
ID: 53061
Ref: 2211
ATIS
133.455 MHz
Erfurt ATIS
ID: 53062
Ref: 2211
GND
121.755 MHz
Erfurt Ground / Rollkontrolle
ID: 53063
Ref: 2211
RMP
121.900 MHz
APRON
ID: 53065
Ref: 2211
TWR
121.155 MHz
Erfurt Tower / Turm
ID: 53066
Ref: 2211
Navigation Aids
EFD
DME
112.050 MHz
Erfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.982601°
Longitude:
10.957700°
Elevation:
1076 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.271°
DME Information
Channel:
057Y
Frequency:
112.050 MHz
ID: 87677
EFD
DME
112.050 MHz
Erfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.982601°
Longitude:
10.957700°
Elevation:
1076 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.271°
DME Information
Channel:
057Y
Frequency:
112.050 MHz
ID: 87677
ERF
VOR-DME
113.850 MHz
Erfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.950901°
Longitude:
11.236700°
Elevation:
1325 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.321°
DME Information
Channel:
085Y
Frequency:
113.850 MHz
ID: 87805
ERF
VOR-DME
113.850 MHz
Erfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.950901°
Longitude:
11.236700°
Elevation:
1325 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.321°
DME Information
Channel:
085Y
Frequency:
113.850 MHz
ID: 87805
ERT
NDB
0.425 MHz
Erfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.982601°
Longitude:
10.923000°
Elevation:
1036 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.265°
ID: 87816
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