Navigation & Radio at Grafenwöhr Army Air Field
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Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
AAS
30.400 MHz
GRAF RDO
ID: 53073
Ref: 2730
AAS
30.400 MHz
GRAF RDO
ID: 53073
Ref: 2730
APP
138.250 MHz
APP
ID: 53074
Ref: 2730
APP
138.250 MHz
APP
ID: 53074
Ref: 2730
GND
141.300 MHz
GND
ID: 53075
Ref: 2730
GND
141.300 MHz
GND
ID: 53075
Ref: 2730
OPS
44.550 MHz
GRAF OPS
ID: 53076
Ref: 2730
OPS
44.550 MHz
GRAF OPS
ID: 53076
Ref: 2730
PMSV
140.300 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 53077
Ref: 2730
PMSV
140.300 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 53077
Ref: 2730
TWR
31.800 MHz
GRAF TWR
ID: 53078
Ref: 2730
TWR
31.800 MHz
GRAF TWR
ID: 53078
Ref: 2730
Navigation Aids
GRF
TACAN
111.800 MHz
Grafenwohr
Location
Latitude:
49.691299°
Longitude:
11.938300°
Elevation:
1385 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.442°
DME Information
Channel:
055X
Frequency:
111.800 MHz
ID: 88558
GRF
TACAN
111.800 MHz
Grafenwohr
Location
Latitude:
49.691299°
Longitude:
11.938300°
Elevation:
1385 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.442°
DME Information
Channel:
055X
Frequency:
111.800 MHz
ID: 88558
GRW
NDB
0.405 MHz
Grafenwohr
Location
Latitude:
49.694599°
Longitude:
11.941700°
Elevation:
1542 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.443°
ID: 88583
GRW
NDB
0.405 MHz
Grafenwohr
Location
Latitude:
49.694599°
Longitude:
11.941700°
Elevation:
1542 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.443°
ID: 88583
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