Navigation & Radio at Cairo International Airport
EG
CAI
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HECA
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.050 MHz
APP
ID: 51884
Ref: 3183
APP
119.050 MHz
APP
ID: 51884
Ref: 3183
ATIS
122.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51885
Ref: 3183
ATIS
122.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51885
Ref: 3183
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 51886
Ref: 3183
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 51886
Ref: 3183
MISC
126.200 MHz
VOLMET
ID: 51887
Ref: 3183
MISC
126.200 MHz
VOLMET
ID: 51887
Ref: 3183
PFLT
120.100 MHz
PREFLIGHT
ID: 51888
Ref: 3183
PFLT
120.100 MHz
PREFLIGHT
ID: 51888
Ref: 3183
rdo
11.300 MHz
cairo radio
ID: 75461
Ref: 3183
rdo
11.300 MHz
cairo radio
ID: 75461
Ref: 3183
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 51889
Ref: 3183
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 51889
Ref: 3183
Volmet
124.600 MHz
ID: 300648
Ref: 3183
Volmet
124.600 MHz
ID: 300648
Ref: 3183
Navigation Aids
ALI
NDB
0.310 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.166901°
Longitude:
31.385000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.208°
ID: 85410
ALI
NDB
0.310 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.166901°
Longitude:
31.385000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.208°
ID: 85410
CAI
VOR-DME
112.500 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.152000°
Longitude:
31.423901°
Elevation:
200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.209°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 86563
CAI
VOR-DME
112.500 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.152000°
Longitude:
31.423901°
Elevation:
200 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.209°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 86563
CVO
VOR-DME
115.200 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.092300°
Longitude:
31.388399°
Elevation:
460 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.205°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 87149
CVO
VOR-DME
115.200 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.092300°
Longitude:
31.388399°
Elevation:
460 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.205°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 87149
MKT
NDB
0.317 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.042101°
Longitude:
31.275400°
Elevation:
260 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.198°
ID: 91036
MKT
NDB
0.317 MHz
Cairo
Location
Latitude:
30.042101°
Longitude:
31.275400°
Elevation:
260 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.198°
ID: 91036
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