Navigation & Radio at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IT
FCO
/
LIRF
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
7
Radio Frequencies
ARR
120.175 MHz
ROMA DIRECTOR ARR
ID: 54142
Ref: 4372
ARR
120.175 MHz
ROMA DIRECTOR ARR
ID: 54142
Ref: 4372
ATIS
121.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54143
Ref: 4372
ATIS
121.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54143
Ref: 4372
CLD
121.725 MHz
FIUME RAMP
ID: 54144
Ref: 4372
CLD
121.725 MHz
FIUME RAMP
ID: 54144
Ref: 4372
GND
121.800 MHz
FIUME GND/APRON
ID: 54145
Ref: 4372
GND
121.800 MHz
FIUME GND/APRON
ID: 54145
Ref: 4372
TWR
118.700 MHz
FIUME TWR
ID: 54146
Ref: 4372
TWR
118.700 MHz
FIUME TWR
ID: 54146
Ref: 4372
Navigation Aids
FE
NDB
0.354 MHz
Fiumicino
Location
Latitude:
41.831402°
Longitude:
12.351100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.444°
ID: 87963
FN
NDB
0.421 MHz
Fiumicino
Location
Latitude:
41.910702°
Longitude:
12.234600°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.432°
ID: 88069
FN
NDB
0.421 MHz
Fiumicino
Location
Latitude:
41.910702°
Longitude:
12.234600°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.432°
ID: 88069
FW
NDB
0.345 MHz
Fiumicino
Location
Latitude:
41.880901°
Longitude:
12.198800°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.427°
ID: 88202
FW
NDB
0.345 MHz
Fiumicino
Location
Latitude:
41.880901°
Longitude:
12.198800°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.427°
ID: 88202
OST
NDB
0.321 MHz
Ostia
Location
Latitude:
41.805199°
Longitude:
12.236400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.430°
ID: 92126
OST
VOR-DME
114.900 MHz
Ostia
Location
Latitude:
41.803799°
Longitude:
12.237500°
Elevation:
14 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.430°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 92125
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