Navigation & Radio at Gloucestershire Airport
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GLO
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EGBJ
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
128.550 MHz
GLOSTER APP
ID: 58365
Ref: 2392
APP
128.550 MHz
GLOSTER APP
ID: 58365
Ref: 2392
ATIS
127.475 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58366
Ref: 2392
ATIS
127.475 MHz
ATIS
ID: 58366
Ref: 2392
EMR
121.600 MHz
FIRE
ID: 58367
Ref: 2392
EMR
121.600 MHz
FIRE
ID: 58367
Ref: 2392
RDR
120.975 MHz
RADAR
ID: 58368
Ref: 2392
RDR
120.975 MHz
RADAR
ID: 58368
Ref: 2392
TWR
122.900 MHz
GLOSTER TWR
ID: 58369
Ref: 2392
TWR
122.900 MHz
GLOSTER TWR
ID: 58369
Ref: 2392
Navigation Aids
GOS
DME
115.550 MHz
Gloucestershire
Location
Latitude:
51.892200°
Longitude:
-2.167930°
Elevation:
109 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.073°
DME Information
Channel:
102Y
Frequency:
115.550 MHz
ID: 88513
GOS
DME
115.550 MHz
Gloucestershire
Location
Latitude:
51.892200°
Longitude:
-2.167930°
Elevation:
109 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.073°
DME Information
Channel:
102Y
Frequency:
115.550 MHz
ID: 88513
GST
NDB
0.331 MHz
Gloucestershire
Location
Latitude:
51.891998°
Longitude:
-2.167900°
Elevation:
111 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.073°
ID: 88598
GST
NDB
0.331 MHz
Gloucestershire
Location
Latitude:
51.891998°
Longitude:
-2.167900°
Elevation:
111 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.073°
ID: 88598
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