Navigation & Radio at RAF Odiham

GB

ODH / EGVO
Radio Frequencies
23
Navigation Aids
2

Radio Frequencies

APP 131.300 MHz
APP
ID: 58188 Ref: 2494
APP 131.300 MHz
APP
ID: 58188 Ref: 2494
APP 234.350 MHz
ID: 307827 Ref: 2494
APP 234.350 MHz
ID: 307827 Ref: 2494
ATIS 379.370 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58189 Ref: 2494
ATIS 379.370 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58189 Ref: 2494
GND 24.102 MHz
GND
ID: 58190 Ref: 2494
INFO 122.100 MHz
FIS
ID: 58191 Ref: 2494
MISC 125.250 MHz
FARNBOROUGH LARS
ID: 58192 Ref: 2494
RDR 123.300 MHz
Talkdown
ID: 307828 Ref: 2494
RDR 123.300 MHz
Talkdown
ID: 307828 Ref: 2494
RDR 278.220 MHz
Talkdown
ID: 307829 Ref: 2494
RDR 278.220 MHz
Talkdown
ID: 307829 Ref: 2494
RDR 385.400 MHz
Talkdown
ID: 307830 Ref: 2494
RDR 385.400 MHz
Talkdown
ID: 307830 Ref: 2494
RDR 386.770 MHz
ID: 307831 Ref: 2494
RDR 386.770 MHz
ID: 307831 Ref: 2494
TWR 122.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58193 Ref: 2494
TWR 122.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58193 Ref: 2494
TWR 257.800 MHz
ID: 307832 Ref: 2494
TWR 257.800 MHz
ID: 307832 Ref: 2494
TWR 258.720 MHz
ID: 307833 Ref: 2494
TWR 258.720 MHz
ID: 307833 Ref: 2494

Navigation Aids

ODH TACAN
109.600 MHz

Odiham

Location

Latitude: 51.232800°
Longitude: -0.948492°
Elevation: 410 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -2.328°

DME Information

Channel: 033X
Frequency: 109.600 MHz
ID: 91895
ODH TACAN
109.600 MHz

Odiham

Location

Latitude: 51.232800°
Longitude: -0.948492°
Elevation: 410 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -2.328°

DME Information

Channel: 033X
Frequency: 109.600 MHz
ID: 91895

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