Navigation & Radio at Spangdahlem Air Base
DE
SPM
/
ETAD
Radio Frequencies
26
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/G
141.775 MHz
SOF
ID: 53210
Ref: 2717
A/G
141.775 MHz
SOF
ID: 53210
Ref: 2717
ATIS
143.425 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53211
Ref: 2717
ATIS
143.425 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53211
Ref: 2717
DEP
314.600 MHz
LIPPE RADAR
ID: 53212
Ref: 2717
DEP
314.600 MHz
LIPPE RADAR
ID: 53212
Ref: 2717
DIR
387.150 MHz
RHEIN RADAR
ID: 53213
Ref: 2717
DIR
387.150 MHz
RHEIN RADAR
ID: 53213
Ref: 2717
GCA
129.475 MHz
GCA
ID: 53214
Ref: 2717
GCA
129.475 MHz
GCA
ID: 53214
Ref: 2717
GCCD
308.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 53215
Ref: 2717
GCCD
308.850 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 53215
Ref: 2717
GND
138.800 MHz
GND
ID: 53216
Ref: 2717
GND
138.800 MHz
GND
ID: 53216
Ref: 2717
OPS
131.975 MHz
AMC AIRLIFT AMCC
ID: 53217
Ref: 2717
OPS
131.975 MHz
AMC AIRLIFT AMCC
ID: 53217
Ref: 2717
PMSV
284.425 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 53218
Ref: 2717
PMSV
284.425 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 53218
Ref: 2717
POST
258.700 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 53219
Ref: 2717
POST
258.700 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 53219
Ref: 2717
PTD
138.400 MHz
PTD
ID: 53220
Ref: 2717
PTD
138.400 MHz
PTD
ID: 53220
Ref: 2717
RDR
125.600 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 53221
Ref: 2717
RDR
125.600 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 53221
Ref: 2717
TWR
122.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 53222
Ref: 2717
TWR
122.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 53222
Ref: 2717
Navigation Aids
SPA
TACAN
109.500 MHz
Spangdahlem
Location
Latitude:
49.979000°
Longitude:
6.697700°
Elevation:
1161 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.125°
DME Information
Channel:
032X
Frequency:
109.500 MHz
ID: 93873
SPA
TACAN
109.500 MHz
Spangdahlem
Location
Latitude:
49.979000°
Longitude:
6.697700°
Elevation:
1161 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.125°
DME Information
Channel:
032X
Frequency:
109.500 MHz
ID: 93873
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