Navigation & Radio at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
DE
HAM
/
EDDH
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
10
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
125.100 MHz
LANGEN INFORMATION
ID: 330907
Ref: 2214
ATIS
124.325 MHz
Hamburg ATIS
ID: 53112
Ref: 2214
DIR
118.200 MHz
DIRECTOR
ID: 53113
Ref: 2214
GND
121.805 MHz
Hamburg Ground / Rollkontrolle
ID: 53114
Ref: 2214
RDR
134.250 MHz
BREMEN RADAR
ID: 53115
Ref: 2214
RMP
121.705 MHz
Hamburg Apron / Vorfeld
ID: 53116
Ref: 2214
TWR
121.280 MHz
Hamburg Tower / Turm
ID: 53117
Ref: 2214
TWR
126.855 MHz
Hahn Tower / Turm
ID: 568157
Ref: 2214
Navigation Aids
ALF
DME
115.800 MHz
Alster
Location
Latitude:
53.635300°
Longitude:
9.994140°
Elevation:
66 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.055°
DME Information
Channel:
105X
Frequency:
115.800 MHz
ID: 85404
ALF
DME
115.800 MHz
Alster
Location
Latitude:
53.635300°
Longitude:
9.994140°
Elevation:
66 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.055°
DME Information
Channel:
105X
Frequency:
115.800 MHz
ID: 85404
FU
NDB
0.351 MHz
Hamburg West
Location
Latitude:
53.575500°
Longitude:
9.875810°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.032°
ID: 88187
FU
NDB
0.351 MHz
Hamburg West
Location
Latitude:
53.575500°
Longitude:
9.875810°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.032°
ID: 88187
GT
NDB
0.323 MHz
Hamburg North
Location
Latitude:
53.714199°
Longitude:
9.924300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.039°
ID: 88602
GT
NDB
0.323 MHz
Hamburg North
Location
Latitude:
53.714199°
Longitude:
9.924300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.039°
ID: 88602
HAM
VORTAC
113.100 MHz
Hamburg
Location
Latitude:
53.685600°
Longitude:
10.205000°
Elevation:
187 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.096°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 88714
HAM
VORTAC
113.100 MHz
Hamburg
Location
Latitude:
53.685600°
Longitude:
10.205000°
Elevation:
187 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.096°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 88714
HOS
NDB
0.339 MHz
Hamburg
Location
Latitude:
53.676998°
Longitude:
10.083200°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.072°
ID: 88964
HOS
NDB
0.339 MHz
Hamburg
Location
Latitude:
53.676998°
Longitude:
10.083200°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.072°
ID: 88964
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