Navigation & Radio at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
ZW
HRE
/
FVRG
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
12
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 71890
Ref: 3005
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 71890
Ref: 3005
ATIS
113.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71891
Ref: 3005
ATIS
113.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71891
Ref: 3005
GND
127.300 MHz
GND
ID: 71892
Ref: 3005
GND
127.300 MHz
GND
ID: 71892
Ref: 3005
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 71893
Ref: 3005
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 71893
Ref: 3005
Navigation Aids
BZ
NDB
0.284 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-18.067301°
Longitude:
31.339300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.394°
ID: 86517
BZ
NDB
0.284 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-18.067301°
Longitude:
31.339300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.394°
ID: 86517
KU
NDB
0.363 MHz
Makumbi
Location
Latitude:
-17.524500°
Longitude:
31.257799°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.060°
ID: 90054
KU
NDB
0.363 MHz
Makumbi
Location
Latitude:
-17.524500°
Longitude:
31.257799°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.060°
ID: 90054
NZ
NDB
0.373 MHz
Norton
Location
Latitude:
-17.895700°
Longitude:
30.681900°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.213°
ID: 91810
NZ
NDB
0.373 MHz
Norton
Location
Latitude:
-17.895700°
Longitude:
30.681900°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.213°
ID: 91810
OL
NDB
0.346 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-17.994301°
Longitude:
31.027599°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.312°
ID: 91996
OL
NDB
0.346 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-17.994301°
Longitude:
31.027599°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.312°
ID: 91996
SI
NDB
0.330 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-17.953800°
Longitude:
31.069901°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.292°
ID: 93606
SI
NDB
0.330 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-17.953800°
Longitude:
31.069901°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-8.292°
ID: 93606
VSB
VOR-DME
113.100 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-17.907200°
Longitude:
31.118500°
Elevation:
4887 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.272°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 95278
VSB
VOR-DME
113.100 MHz
Harare
Location
Latitude:
-17.907200°
Longitude:
31.118500°
Elevation:
4887 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-8.272°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 95278
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