Navigation & Radio at Frankfurt Airport
DE
FRA
/
EDDF
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
7
Radio Frequencies
A/D
118.450 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 52761
Ref: 2212
A/D
127.275 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 52762
Ref: 2212
AFIS
119.150 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 52763
Ref: 2212
AFIS
123.525 MHz
Langen Information
ID: 566981
Ref: 2212
ATIS
118.030 MHz
Frankfurt ATIS (ARR)
ID: 52764
Ref: 2212
ATIS
118.730 MHz
Frankfurt ATIS (DEP)
ID: 334375
Ref: 2212
CLD
122.035 MHz
Frankfurt Delivery (initial call)
ID: 52765
Ref: 2212
DIR
124.200 MHz
DIR
ID: 52766
Ref: 2212
GND
121.805 MHz
Frankfurt Ground / Rollkontrolle
ID: 52767
Ref: 2212
RMP
121.655 MHz
Frankfurt Apron / Vorfeld
ID: 52768
Ref: 2212
TWR
119.905 MHz
FRANKFURT TOWER / TURM (SOUTH)
ID: 52769
Ref: 2212
TWR
124.855 MHz
Frankfurt Tower / TURM (RWY 18)
ID: 566985
Ref: 2212
TWR
136.500 MHz
FRANKFURT TOWER / TURM (NORTH)
ID: 328967
Ref: 2212
VOLMET
127.605 MHz
Frankfurt 1 VOLMET
ID: 566983
Ref: 2212
VOLMET
135.780 MHz
Frankfurt 2 VOLMET
ID: 566984
Ref: 2212
Navigation Aids
FFM
VORTAC
114.200 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.053699°
Longitude:
8.637090°
Elevation:
491 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.475°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 87976
FR
NDB
0.297 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.065701°
Longitude:
8.683490°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.483°
ID: 88125
FR
NDB
0.297 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.065701°
Longitude:
8.683490°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.483°
ID: 88125
FRD
DME
115.900 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.030499°
Longitude:
8.567050°
Elevation:
441 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.463°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 88134
FRD
DME
115.900 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.030499°
Longitude:
8.567050°
Elevation:
441 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.463°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 88134
FW
NDB
0.382 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.005001°
Longitude:
8.429550°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.439°
ID: 88201
FW
NDB
0.382 MHz
Frankfurt
Location
Latitude:
50.005001°
Longitude:
8.429550°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.439°
ID: 88201
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