Navigation & Radio at Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport
ES
TFN
/
GCXO
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
124.800 MHz
APP
ID: 57234
Ref: 3084
APP
124.800 MHz
APP
ID: 57234
Ref: 3084
APP
128.850 MHz
App secondary
ID: 530899
Ref: 3084
APP
128.850 MHz
App secondary
ID: 530899
Ref: 3084
ATIS
118.575 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57235
Ref: 3084
ATIS
118.575 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57235
Ref: 3084
Emer
243.000 MHz
Emergency airport
ID: 530897
Ref: 3084
Emer
243.000 MHz
Emergency airport
ID: 530897
Ref: 3084
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 57236
Ref: 3084
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 57236
Ref: 3084
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 57237
Ref: 3084
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 57237
Ref: 3084
TWR
257.800 MHz
Local Mil
ID: 530898
Ref: 3084
TWR
257.800 MHz
Local Mil
ID: 530898
Ref: 3084
Navigation Aids
TFN
VOR-DME
117.700 MHz
Tenerife Norte
Location
Latitude:
28.536800°
Longitude:
-16.268801°
Elevation:
3360 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.299°
DME Information
Channel:
124X
Frequency:
117.700 MHz
Latitude:
28.536900°
Longitude:
-16.268700°
Elevation:
3360 ft
ID: 94306
TX
NDB
0.410 MHz
Tenerife Norte
Location
Latitude:
28.452499°
Longitude:
-16.257700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.298°
ID: 94720
TX
NDB
0.410 MHz
Tenerife Norte
Location
Latitude:
28.452499°
Longitude:
-16.257700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-6.298°
ID: 94720
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