Navigation & Radio at Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
DE
HHN
/
EDFH
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
123.525 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 53090
Ref: 2227
APP
125.600 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 53091
Ref: 2227
ATIS
136.355 MHz
Hahn ATIS
ID: 53092
Ref: 2227
GND
121.980 MHz
Hahn Grond / Rollkontrolle
ID: 53093
Ref: 2227
TWR
119.655 MHz
Hahn Tower / Turm
ID: 53094
Ref: 2227
TWR
120.905 MHz
Hahn Tower / Turm
ID: 566980
Ref: 2227
Navigation Aids
HAN
NDB
0.376 MHz
Hahn
Location
Latitude:
49.964901°
Longitude:
7.280880°
Elevation:
1649 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.232°
ID: 88717
HND
DME
116.950 MHz
Hahn
Location
Latitude:
49.945599°
Longitude:
7.267670°
Elevation:
1716 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.231°
DME Information
Channel:
116Y
Frequency:
116.950 MHz
ID: 88932
HND
DME
116.950 MHz
Hahn
Location
Latitude:
49.945599°
Longitude:
7.267670°
Elevation:
1716 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.231°
DME Information
Channel:
116Y
Frequency:
116.950 MHz
ID: 88932
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