Navigation & Radio at Helsinki Vantaa Airport
FI
HEL
/
EFHK
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 52120
Ref: 2307
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 52120
Ref: 2307
APP
129.850 MHz
ID: 75375
Ref: 2307
APP
129.850 MHz
ID: 75375
Ref: 2307
ATIS
114.200 MHz
HEL VOR
ID: 52121
Ref: 2307
ATIS
114.200 MHz
HEL VOR
ID: 52121
Ref: 2307
ATIS
135.075 MHz
ID: 75376
Ref: 2307
ATIS
135.075 MHz
ID: 75376
Ref: 2307
DEL
118.125 MHz
ID: 52122
Ref: 2307
DEL
118.125 MHz
ID: 52122
Ref: 2307
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 52123
Ref: 2307
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 52123
Ref: 2307
PMSV
125.100 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 52124
Ref: 2307
PMSV
125.100 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 52124
Ref: 2307
RMP
121.650 MHz
RMP
ID: 52125
Ref: 2307
RMP
121.650 MHz
RMP
ID: 52125
Ref: 2307
TWR
118.600 MHz
22L/04R and 15/33
ID: 52126
Ref: 2307
TWR
118.600 MHz
22L/04R and 15/33
ID: 52126
Ref: 2307
TWR
118.850 MHz
22R/04L
ID: 75377
Ref: 2307
TWR
118.850 MHz
22R/04L
ID: 75377
Ref: 2307
Navigation Aids
ESP
NDB
0.381 MHz
Espoo
Location
Latitude:
60.248299°
Longitude:
24.796400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.045°
ID: 87840
ESP
NDB
0.381 MHz
Espoo
Location
Latitude:
60.248299°
Longitude:
24.796400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.045°
ID: 87840
HEL
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Helsinki
Location
Latitude:
60.337799°
Longitude:
24.953699°
Elevation:
239 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
7.095°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 88788
HEL
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Helsinki
Location
Latitude:
60.337799°
Longitude:
24.953699°
Elevation:
239 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
7.095°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 88788
KOR
NDB
0.322 MHz
Korso
Location
Latitude:
60.372101°
Longitude:
25.068399°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.128°
ID: 89919
KOR
NDB
0.322 MHz
Korso
Location
Latitude:
60.372101°
Longitude:
25.068399°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
7.128°
ID: 89919
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