Navigation & Radio at Düsseldorf Airport
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DUS
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EDDL
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
ACC
128.550 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 52980
Ref: 2217
AFIS
129.875 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 52985
Ref: 2217
APP
128.650 MHz
DIR
ID: 52981
Ref: 2217
ATIS
123.780 MHz
Duesseldorf ATIS
ID: 52982
Ref: 2217
CLD
121.775 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 52983
Ref: 2217
DELIVERY
121.780 MHz
Duesseldorf Delivery
ID: 566747
Ref: 2217
GND
121.905 MHz
Duesseldorf Ground / Rollkontrolle
ID: 52984
Ref: 2217
MISC
135.225 MHz
DE ICING
ID: 52986
Ref: 2217
TWR
118.305 MHz
Duesseldorf Tower / Turm
ID: 52987
Ref: 2217
Navigation Aids
DUS
VOR-DME
115.150 MHz
Dusseldorf
Location
Latitude:
51.283199°
Longitude:
6.753730°
Elevation:
151 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.084°
DME Information
Channel:
098Y
Frequency:
115.150 MHz
ID: 87561
DUS
VOR-DME
115.150 MHz
Dusseldorf
Location
Latitude:
51.283199°
Longitude:
6.753730°
Elevation:
151 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.084°
DME Information
Channel:
098Y
Frequency:
115.150 MHz
ID: 87561
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