Navigation & Radio at Warsaw Chopin Airport

PL

WAW / EPWA
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
10

Radio Frequencies

APP 125.055 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24)
ID: 545359 Ref: 2637
APP 125.055 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24)
ID: 545359 Ref: 2637
APP 128.805 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24 - commonly used)
ID: 56231 Ref: 2637
APP 128.805 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24 - commonly used)
ID: 56231 Ref: 2637
APP 129.380 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24)
ID: 545360 Ref: 2637
APP 129.380 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24)
ID: 545360 Ref: 2637
APP 135.930 MHz
Warszawa APPROACH (H24)
ID: 545361 Ref: 2637
ATIS 120.455 MHz
Warszawa ATIS ARRIVAL (H24)
ID: 56232 Ref: 2637
ATIS 123.430 MHz
Warszawa ATIS DEPARTURE (H24)
ID: 545357 Ref: 2637
CLD 121.605 MHz
Okęcie DELIVERY (H24)
ID: 56233 Ref: 2637
GND 121.905 MHz
Okęcie GROUND (0330-2200)
ID: 56235 Ref: 2637
GND 121.905 MHz
Okęcie GROUND (0330-2200)
ID: 56235 Ref: 2637
INF 118.775 MHz
Warszawa INFORMATION
ID: 545364 Ref: 2637
INF 118.775 MHz
Warszawa INFORMATION
ID: 545364 Ref: 2637
INF 128.575 MHz
Warszawa INFORMATION
ID: 545365 Ref: 2637
INF 128.575 MHz
Warszawa INFORMATION
ID: 545365 Ref: 2637
TWR 118.305 MHz
Okęcie TOWER (H24)
ID: 56236 Ref: 2637
TWR 118.305 MHz
Okęcie TOWER (H24)
ID: 56236 Ref: 2637
VOLMET 127.600 MHz
Warszawa RADAR VOLMET (H24)
ID: 545524 Ref: 2637
VOLMET 127.600 MHz
Warszawa RADAR VOLMET (H24)
ID: 545524 Ref: 2637

Navigation Aids

OKE VOR-DME
113.400 MHz

Okecie

Location

Latitude: 52.169800°
Longitude: 20.960100°
Elevation: 394 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.181°

DME Information

Channel: 081X
Frequency: 113.400 MHz
ID: 91971
OKE VOR-DME
113.400 MHz

Okecie

Location

Latitude: 52.169800°
Longitude: 20.960100°
Elevation: 394 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.181°

DME Information

Channel: 081X
Frequency: 113.400 MHz
ID: 91971
PNO NDB
0.330 MHz

Piaseczno

Location

Latitude: 52.053501°
Longitude: 21.062700°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.188°
ID: 92580
PNO NDB
0.330 MHz

Piaseczno

Location

Latitude: 52.053501°
Longitude: 21.062700°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.188°
ID: 92580
WAG NDB
0.336 MHz

Warszawa

Location

Latitude: 52.210602°
Longitude: 20.806601°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.160°
ID: 95367
WAG NDB
0.336 MHz

Warszawa

Location

Latitude: 52.210602°
Longitude: 20.806601°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.160°
ID: 95367
WAO NDB
0.412 MHz

Warszawa

Location

Latitude: 52.097698°
Longitude: 21.026600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.186°
ID: 95370
WAO NDB
0.412 MHz

Warszawa

Location

Latitude: 52.097698°
Longitude: 21.026600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.186°
ID: 95370
WAR VOR-DME
114.900 MHz

Zaborowek

Location

Latitude: 52.259102°
Longitude: 20.657101°
Elevation: 295 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.139°

DME Information

Channel: 096X
Frequency: 114.900 MHz
ID: 95371
WAR VOR-DME
114.900 MHz

Zaborowek

Location

Latitude: 52.259102°
Longitude: 20.657101°
Elevation: 295 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.139°

DME Information

Channel: 096X
Frequency: 114.900 MHz
ID: 95371

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