Navigation & Radio at Dublin Airport

IE

DUB / EIDW
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
14

Radio Frequencies

APP 121.100 MHz
APP
ID: 51931 Ref: 2533
ATIS 124.525 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51932 Ref: 2533
ATIS 124.525 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51932 Ref: 2533
CLD 121.875 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 51933 Ref: 2533
CLD 121.875 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 51933 Ref: 2533
GND 121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 51934 Ref: 2533
GND 121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 51934 Ref: 2533
INFO 118.500 MHz
FIS
ID: 51935 Ref: 2533
TWR 118.600 MHz
TWR
ID: 51936 Ref: 2533

Navigation Aids

DAP VOR-DME
111.200 MHz

Dublin

Location

Latitude: 53.423599°
Longitude: -6.302780°
Elevation: 280 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -5.060°

DME Information

Channel: 049X
Frequency: 111.200 MHz
ID: 87272
DAP VOR-DME
111.200 MHz

Dublin

Location

Latitude: 53.423599°
Longitude: -6.302780°
Elevation: 280 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -5.060°

DME Information

Channel: 049X
Frequency: 111.200 MHz
ID: 87272
DUB VOR-DME
114.900 MHz

Dublin

Location

Latitude: 53.499401°
Longitude: -6.307110°
Elevation: 200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -5.089°

DME Information

Channel: 096X
Frequency: 114.900 MHz
ID: 87557
DUB VOR-DME
114.900 MHz

Dublin

Location

Latitude: 53.499401°
Longitude: -6.307110°
Elevation: 200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -5.089°

DME Information

Channel: 096X
Frequency: 114.900 MHz
ID: 87557
GAR NDB
0.407 MHz

Garristown

Location

Latitude: 53.528702°
Longitude: -6.447460°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.129°
ID: 88264
GAR NDB
0.407 MHz

Garristown

Location

Latitude: 53.528702°
Longitude: -6.447460°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.129°
ID: 88264
GMN NDB-DME
0.334 MHz

Gormanston

Location

Latitude: 53.648102°
Longitude: -6.226670°
Elevation: 100 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.089°

DME Information

Channel: 076X
Frequency: 112.900 MHz
Latitude: 53.646800°
Longitude: -6.234910°
Elevation: 100 ft
ID: 88477
GMN NDB-DME
0.334 MHz

Gormanston

Location

Latitude: 53.648102°
Longitude: -6.226670°
Elevation: 100 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.089°

DME Information

Channel: 076X
Frequency: 112.900 MHz
Latitude: 53.646800°
Longitude: -6.234910°
Elevation: 100 ft
ID: 88477
ID DME
108.900 MHz

Dublin

Location

Latitude: 53.420101°
Longitude: -6.270520°
Elevation: 200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -5.043°

DME Information

Channel: 026X
Frequency: 108.900 MHz
ID: 89152
ID DME
108.900 MHz

Dublin

Location

Latitude: 53.420101°
Longitude: -6.270520°
Elevation: 200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -5.043°

DME Information

Channel: 026X
Frequency: 108.900 MHz
ID: 89152
KLY NDB
0.378 MHz

Killiney

Location

Latitude: 53.269600°
Longitude: -6.106440°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.005°
ID: 89852
KLY NDB
0.378 MHz

Killiney

Location

Latitude: 53.269600°
Longitude: -6.106440°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.005°
ID: 89852
RSH NDB
0.326 MHz

Rush

Location

Latitude: 53.511902°
Longitude: -6.110530°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.040°
ID: 93250
RSH NDB
0.326 MHz

Rush

Location

Latitude: 53.511902°
Longitude: -6.110530°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -5.040°
ID: 93250

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