Navigation & Radio at Mönchengladbach Airport
DE
MGL
/
EDLN
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
129.875 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 52852
Ref: 2243
ATIS
109.800 MHz
Moenchengladbach ATIS
ID: 52853
Ref: 2243
GND
121.930 MHz
Moenchengladbach Ground / Rollkontrolle
ID: 52851
Ref: 2243
TWR
120.455 MHz
Moenchengladbach Tower / Turm
ID: 52854
Ref: 2243
Navigation Aids
MGB
NDB
0.377 MHz
Monchengladbach
Location
Latitude:
51.227299°
Longitude:
6.505410°
Elevation:
125 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.038°
ID: 90914
MGB
NDB
0.377 MHz
Monchengladbach
Location
Latitude:
51.227299°
Longitude:
6.505410°
Elevation:
125 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.038°
ID: 90914
MHD
DME
112.500 MHz
Monchengladbach
Location
Latitude:
51.234901°
Longitude:
6.491970°
Elevation:
159 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.035°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 90937
MHD
DME
112.500 MHz
Monchengladbach
Location
Latitude:
51.234901°
Longitude:
6.491970°
Elevation:
159 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.035°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 90937
MHV
VOR
109.800 MHz
Monchengladbach
Location
Latitude:
51.237301°
Longitude:
6.490240°
Elevation:
156 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.035°
ID: 90949
MHV
VOR
109.800 MHz
Monchengladbach
Location
Latitude:
51.237301°
Longitude:
6.490240°
Elevation:
156 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.035°
ID: 90949
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