Navigation & Radio at Gran Canaria Airport
ES
LPA
/
GCLP
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.900 MHz
APP
ID: 57280
Ref: 3081
APP
120.900 MHz
APP
ID: 57280
Ref: 3081
ATIS
118.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57281
Ref: 3081
ATIS
118.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57281
Ref: 3081
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 57282
Ref: 3081
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 57282
Ref: 3081
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 57283
Ref: 3081
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 57283
Ref: 3081
Navigation Aids
GDV
VOR-DME
112.900 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
28.077101°
Longitude:
-15.429000°
Elevation:
758 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.120°
DME Information
Channel:
076X
Frequency:
112.900 MHz
Latitude:
28.077200°
Longitude:
-15.428600°
Elevation:
758 ft
ID: 88321
GDV
VOR-DME
112.900 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
28.077101°
Longitude:
-15.429000°
Elevation:
758 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.120°
DME Information
Channel:
076X
Frequency:
112.900 MHz
Latitude:
28.077200°
Longitude:
-15.428600°
Elevation:
758 ft
ID: 88321
LPC
VOR-DME
115.000 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
27.828501°
Longitude:
-15.432200°
Elevation:
148 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.129°
DME Information
Channel:
097X
Frequency:
115.000 MHz
Latitude:
27.828700°
Longitude:
-15.432200°
Elevation:
148 ft
ID: 90496
LPC
VOR-DME
115.000 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
27.828501°
Longitude:
-15.432200°
Elevation:
148 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.129°
DME Information
Channel:
097X
Frequency:
115.000 MHz
Latitude:
27.828700°
Longitude:
-15.432200°
Elevation:
148 ft
ID: 90496
TGN
TACAN
115.600 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
27.923401°
Longitude:
-15.389500°
Elevation:
78 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.116°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 94324
TGN
TACAN
115.600 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
27.923401°
Longitude:
-15.389500°
Elevation:
78 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.116°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 94324
VR
NDB
0.365 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
27.856800°
Longitude:
-15.419900°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.125°
ID: 95261
VR
NDB
0.365 MHz
Gran Canaria
Location
Latitude:
27.856800°
Longitude:
-15.419900°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.125°
ID: 95261
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