Navigation & Radio at Lanseria International Airport
ZA
HLA
/
FALA
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
123.700 MHz
JOHANNESBURG APP
ID: 57109
Ref: 2800
APP
123.700 MHz
JOHANNESBURG APP
ID: 57109
Ref: 2800
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 57110
Ref: 2800
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 57110
Ref: 2800
GTE
122.850 MHz
APRON
ID: 57111
Ref: 2800
GTE
122.850 MHz
APRON
ID: 57111
Ref: 2800
TWR
124.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 57112
Ref: 2800
TWR
124.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 57112
Ref: 2800
Navigation Aids
LA
NDB
0.270 MHz
Lanseria
Location
Latitude:
-26.010300°
Longitude:
27.839500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.312°
ID: 90135
LA
NDB
0.270 MHz
Lanseria
Location
Latitude:
-26.010300°
Longitude:
27.839500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.312°
ID: 90135
LIV
VOR-DME
117.400 MHz
Lanseria
Location
Latitude:
-25.948900°
Longitude:
27.913601°
Elevation:
4570 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.272°
DME Information
Channel:
121X
Frequency:
117.400 MHz
ID: 90360
LIV
VOR-DME
117.400 MHz
Lanseria
Location
Latitude:
-25.948900°
Longitude:
27.913601°
Elevation:
4570 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.272°
DME Information
Channel:
121X
Frequency:
117.400 MHz
ID: 90360
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