Navigation & Radio at Maastricht Aachen Airport
NL
MST
/
EHBK
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.205 MHz
BEEK Approach
ID: 55736
Ref: 2515
APP
120.205 MHz
BEEK Approach
ID: 55736
Ref: 2515
ATIS
124.580 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55737
Ref: 2515
ATIS
124.580 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55737
Ref: 2515
FIS
132.350 MHz
Dutch MIL Info
ID: 352561
Ref: 2515
FIS
132.350 MHz
Dutch MIL Info
ID: 352561
Ref: 2515
GND
121.830 MHz
Beek Clearance Delivery/ GND
ID: 352562
Ref: 2515
GND
121.830 MHz
Beek Clearance Delivery/ GND
ID: 352562
Ref: 2515
TWR
119.480 MHz
BEEK Tower
ID: 55739
Ref: 2515
TWR
119.480 MHz
BEEK Tower
ID: 55739
Ref: 2515
Navigation Aids
MAS
VOR-DME
108.600 MHz
Maastricht
Location
Latitude:
50.971901°
Longitude:
5.960430°
Elevation:
283 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.057°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 90747
MAS
VOR-DME
108.600 MHz
Maastricht
Location
Latitude:
50.971901°
Longitude:
5.960430°
Elevation:
283 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.057°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 90747
NW
NDB
0.373 MHz
Maastricht
Location
Latitude:
51.019402°
Longitude:
5.878340°
Elevation:
150 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.075°
ID: 91776
NW
NDB
0.373 MHz
Maastricht
Location
Latitude:
51.019402°
Longitude:
5.878340°
Elevation:
150 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.075°
ID: 91776
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