Navigation & Radio at Cornwall Airport Newquay
GB
NQY
/
EGHQ
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
133.400 MHz
APP
ID: 58292
Ref: 2404
APP
133.400 MHz
APP
ID: 58292
Ref: 2404
ATIS
127.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58293
Ref: 2404
ATIS
127.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58293
Ref: 2404
DIR
125.550 MHz
DIRECTOR
ID: 58294
Ref: 2404
GND
121.950 MHz
GND
ID: 58295
Ref: 2404
GND
121.950 MHz
GND
ID: 58295
Ref: 2404
OPS
131.800 MHz
OPS
ID: 58297
Ref: 2404
OPS
131.800 MHz
OPS
ID: 58297
Ref: 2404
RADAR
127.925 MHz
ZONE ?
ID: 58296
Ref: 2404
RADAR
127.925 MHz
ZONE ?
ID: 58296
Ref: 2404
TWR
134.375 MHz
TWR
ID: 58298
Ref: 2404
TWR
134.375 MHz
TWR
ID: 58298
Ref: 2404
Navigation Aids
LND
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Lands End
Location
Latitude:
50.136299°
Longitude:
-5.636990°
Elevation:
800 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.096°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 90441
LND
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Lands End
Location
Latitude:
50.136299°
Longitude:
-5.636990°
Elevation:
800 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.096°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 90441
SM
NDB
0.357 MHz
St Mawgan
Location
Latitude:
50.448101°
Longitude:
-4.994550°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.579°
ID: 93765
SM
NDB
0.357 MHz
St Mawgan
Location
Latitude:
50.448101°
Longitude:
-4.994550°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.579°
ID: 93765
SMG
TACAN
112.600 MHz
St Mawgan
Location
Latitude:
50.434502°
Longitude:
-5.030250°
Elevation:
323 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.586°
DME Information
Channel:
073X
Frequency:
112.600 MHz
ID: 93777
SMG
TACAN
112.600 MHz
St Mawgan
Location
Latitude:
50.434502°
Longitude:
-5.030250°
Elevation:
323 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.586°
DME Information
Channel:
073X
Frequency:
112.600 MHz
ID: 93777
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