Navigation & Radio at Lungi International Airport
SL
FNA
/
GFLL
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/G
667.300 MHz
A/G VOICE RDO
ID: 57170
Ref: 3095
A/G
667.300 MHz
A/G VOICE RDO
ID: 57170
Ref: 3095
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 57171
Ref: 3095
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 57171
Ref: 3095
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 57172
Ref: 3095
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 57172
Ref: 3095
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57173
Ref: 3095
Navigation Aids
LGI
NDB
0.339 MHz
Freetown Lungi
Location
Latitude:
8.651010°
Longitude:
-13.166700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-8.310°
ID: 90310
LGI
VOR-DME
115.500 MHz
Freetown Lungi
Location
Latitude:
8.617180°
Longitude:
-13.191400°
Elevation:
84 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.322°
DME Information
Channel:
102X
Frequency:
115.500 MHz
ID: 90309
SL
NDB
0.270 MHz
Freetown Lungi
Location
Latitude:
8.606580°
Longitude:
-13.167700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-8.318°
ID: 93714
SL
NDB
0.270 MHz
Freetown Lungi
Location
Latitude:
8.606580°
Longitude:
-13.167700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-8.318°
ID: 93714
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