Navigation & Radio at Stockholm-Bromma Airport

SE

BMA / ESSB
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
6

Radio Frequencies

AFIS 119.400 MHz
AFIS
ID: 57432 Ref: 2702
AFIS 119.400 MHz
AFIS
ID: 57432 Ref: 2702
APP 120.150 MHz
APP
ID: 57433 Ref: 2702
APP 120.150 MHz
APP
ID: 57433 Ref: 2702
ATIS 122.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57434 Ref: 2702
ATIS 122.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57434 Ref: 2702
GND 121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 57435 Ref: 2702
GND 121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 57435 Ref: 2702
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57436 Ref: 2702
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57436 Ref: 2702

Navigation Aids

NAK NDB
0.335 MHz

Nacka

Location

Latitude: 59.294701°
Longitude: 18.178600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.176°
ID: 91458
NAK NDB
0.335 MHz

Nacka

Location

Latitude: 59.294701°
Longitude: 18.178600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.176°
ID: 91458
NB NDB
0.394 MHz

Bromma

Location

Latitude: 59.400902°
Longitude: 17.813900°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.096°
ID: 91473
NB NDB
0.394 MHz

Bromma

Location

Latitude: 59.400902°
Longitude: 17.813900°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.096°
ID: 91473
OU NDB
0.322 MHz

Bromma

Location

Latitude: 59.316601°
Longitude: 18.046700°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.146°
ID: 92154
OU NDB
0.322 MHz

Bromma

Location

Latitude: 59.316601°
Longitude: 18.046700°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.146°
ID: 92154

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