Navigation & Radio at London Stansted Airport
GB
STN
/
EGSS
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.625 MHz
Stansted Radar
ID: 58385
Ref: 2476
APP
120.625 MHz
Stansted Radar
ID: 58385
Ref: 2476
ATIS
127.175 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58386
Ref: 2476
ATIS
127.175 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58386
Ref: 2476
CLD
121.950 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 58387
Ref: 2476
CLD
121.950 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 58387
Ref: 2476
DIR
136.200 MHz
DIRECTOR
ID: 58388
Ref: 2476
DIR
136.200 MHz
DIRECTOR
ID: 58388
Ref: 2476
GND
121.725 MHz
GND
ID: 58389
Ref: 2476
GND
121.725 MHz
GND
ID: 58389
Ref: 2476
RDR
136.200 MHz
Director
ID: 307872
Ref: 2476
RDR
136.200 MHz
Director
ID: 307872
Ref: 2476
TWR
123.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 58390
Ref: 2476
TWR
123.800 MHz
TWR
ID: 58390
Ref: 2476
Navigation Aids
BKY
VOR-DME
116.250 MHz
Barkway
Location
Latitude:
51.989700°
Longitude:
0.061944°
Elevation:
486 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.170°
DME Information
Channel:
109Y
Frequency:
116.250 MHz
ID: 86120
BKY
VOR-DME
116.250 MHz
Barkway
Location
Latitude:
51.989700°
Longitude:
0.061944°
Elevation:
486 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.170°
DME Information
Channel:
109Y
Frequency:
116.250 MHz
ID: 86120
SSD
NDB
0.429 MHz
Stansted
Location
Latitude:
51.894600°
Longitude:
0.245031°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.120°
ID: 93948
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