Navigation & Radio at Aberdeen Dyce Airport
GB
ABZ
/
EGPD
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.055 MHz
ABERDEEN APP
ID: 58371
Ref: 2459
APP
119.055 MHz
ABERDEEN APP
ID: 58371
Ref: 2459
ATIS
121.855 MHz
ABERDEEN ATIS
ID: 58372
Ref: 2459
ATIS
121.855 MHz
ABERDEEN ATIS
ID: 58372
Ref: 2459
GND
121.705 MHz
ABERDEEN GND
ID: 58373
Ref: 2459
GND
121.705 MHz
ABERDEEN GND
ID: 58373
Ref: 2459
INFO
135.175 MHz
ABERDEEN INFO
ID: 58374
Ref: 2459
INFO
135.175 MHz
ABERDEEN INFO
ID: 58374
Ref: 2459
RADAR
128.305 MHz
Aberdeen Director
ID: 332965
Ref: 2459
RADAR
128.305 MHz
Aberdeen Director
ID: 332965
Ref: 2459
RDR
134.100 MHz
Aberdeen Offshore Radar
ID: 332964
Ref: 2459
RDR
134.100 MHz
Aberdeen Offshore Radar
ID: 332964
Ref: 2459
TWR
118.100 MHz
ABERDEEN TWR
ID: 58375
Ref: 2459
TWR
118.100 MHz
ABERDEEN TWR
ID: 58375
Ref: 2459
Navigation Aids
ADN
VOR-DME
114.300 MHz
Aberdeen
Location
Latitude:
57.310600°
Longitude:
-2.267220°
Elevation:
600 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.148°
DME Information
Channel:
090X
Frequency:
114.300 MHz
ID: 85269
ADN
VOR-DME
114.300 MHz
Aberdeen
Location
Latitude:
57.310600°
Longitude:
-2.267220°
Elevation:
600 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-4.148°
DME Information
Channel:
090X
Frequency:
114.300 MHz
ID: 85269
AQ
NDB
0.336 MHz
Aberdeen
Location
Latitude:
57.138302°
Longitude:
-2.404720°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-4.162°
ID: 85548
AQ
NDB
0.336 MHz
Aberdeen
Location
Latitude:
57.138302°
Longitude:
-2.404720°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-4.162°
ID: 85548
ATF
NDB
0.348 MHz
Aberdeen/Dyce
Location
Latitude:
57.077499°
Longitude:
-2.105700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-4.073°
ID: 85662
ATF
NDB
0.348 MHz
Aberdeen/Dyce
Location
Latitude:
57.077499°
Longitude:
-2.105700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-4.073°
ID: 85662
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