Navigation & Radio at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport

MU

MRU / FIMP
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
8

Radio Frequencies

A/G 347.600 MHz
INFO
ID: 55345 Ref: 2878
A/G 347.600 MHz
INFO
ID: 55345 Ref: 2878
APP 119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 55346 Ref: 2878
APP 119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 55346 Ref: 2878
ATIS 126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55347 Ref: 2878
ATIS 126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55347 Ref: 2878
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 55348 Ref: 2878
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 55348 Ref: 2878

Navigation Aids

FF NDB
0.258 MHz

Flic -eE --lFc

Location

Latitude: -20.281601°
Longitude: 57.371700°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage:
Power:
Mag Var: -18.529°
ID: 87970
FF NDB
0.258 MHz

Flic -eE --lFc

Location

Latitude: -20.281601°
Longitude: 57.371700°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage:
Power:
Mag Var: -18.529°
ID: 87970
GBY VOR-DME
114.800 MHz

Grand Bay

Location

Latitude: -20.014700°
Longitude: 57.601398°
Elevation: 294 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -18.345°

DME Information

Channel: 095X
Frequency: 114.800 MHz
ID: 88294
GBY VOR-DME
114.800 MHz

Grand Bay

Location

Latitude: -20.014700°
Longitude: 57.601398°
Elevation: 294 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -18.345°

DME Information

Channel: 095X
Frequency: 114.800 MHz
ID: 88294
MS NDB
0.343 MHz

Plaisance

Location

Latitude: -20.440201°
Longitude: 57.690800°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -19.061°
ID: 91265
MS NDB
0.343 MHz

Plaisance

Location

Latitude: -20.440201°
Longitude: 57.690800°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -19.061°
ID: 91265
PLS VOR-DME
113.700 MHz

Plaisance

Location

Latitude: -20.420000°
Longitude: 57.662300°
Elevation: 488 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -19.044°

DME Information

Channel: 084X
Frequency: 113.700 MHz
ID: 92525
PLS VOR-DME
113.700 MHz

Plaisance

Location

Latitude: -20.420000°
Longitude: 57.662300°
Elevation: 488 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -19.044°

DME Information

Channel: 084X
Frequency: 113.700 MHz
ID: 92525

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