Navigation & Radio at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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NBO
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HKJK
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
16
Radio Frequencies
APP
122.300 MHz
APP
ID: 54833
Ref: 3206
APP
122.300 MHz
APP
ID: 54833
Ref: 3206
ATIS
126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54834
Ref: 3206
ATIS
126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54834
Ref: 3206
RMP
121.600 MHz
APRON CTL
ID: 54835
Ref: 3206
RMP
121.600 MHz
APRON CTL
ID: 54835
Ref: 3206
TWR
118.700 MHz
Nairobi Tower
ID: 54836
Ref: 3206
TWR
118.700 MHz
Nairobi Tower
ID: 54836
Ref: 3206
Navigation Aids
AL
NDB
0.379 MHz
Embakasi
Location
Latitude:
-1.376080°
Longitude:
36.919102°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.014°
ID: 85383
AL
NDB
0.379 MHz
Embakasi
Location
Latitude:
-1.376080°
Longitude:
36.919102°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.014°
ID: 85383
GG
NDB
0.315 MHz
Ngong
Location
Latitude:
-1.390380°
Longitude:
36.637901°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.031°
ID: 88363
GG
NDB
0.315 MHz
Ngong
Location
Latitude:
-1.390380°
Longitude:
36.637901°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.031°
ID: 88363
GV
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Ngong
Location
Latitude:
-1.396590°
Longitude:
36.637901°
Elevation:
7834 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.026°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 88639
GV
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Ngong
Location
Latitude:
-1.396590°
Longitude:
36.637901°
Elevation:
7834 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.026°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 88639
NI
NDB
0.283 MHz
Nairobi
Location
Latitude:
-1.333010°
Longitude:
36.908600°
Elevation:
5327 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.019°
ID: 91564
NI
NDB
0.283 MHz
Nairobi
Location
Latitude:
-1.333010°
Longitude:
36.908600°
Elevation:
5327 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.019°
ID: 91564
NO
NDB
0.278 MHz
Nairobi
Location
Latitude:
-1.365900°
Longitude:
36.864101°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.028°
ID: 91653
NO
NDB
0.278 MHz
Nairobi
Location
Latitude:
-1.365900°
Longitude:
36.864101°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.028°
ID: 91653
NV
VOR-DME
113.100 MHz
Nairobi
Location
Latitude:
-1.299900°
Longitude:
36.954201°
Elevation:
5280 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.023°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 91761
NV
VOR-DME
113.100 MHz
Nairobi
Location
Latitude:
-1.299900°
Longitude:
36.954201°
Elevation:
5280 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.023°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 91761
TH
NDB
0.330 MHz
Athi River
Location
Latitude:
-1.502160°
Longitude:
37.020699°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.014°
ID: 94337
TH
NDB
0.330 MHz
Athi River
Location
Latitude:
-1.502160°
Longitude:
37.020699°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.014°
ID: 94337
TV
VOR
115.500 MHz
Athi River
Location
Latitude:
-1.503440°
Longitude:
37.021198°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.011°
ID: 94686
TV
VOR
115.500 MHz
Athi River
Location
Latitude:
-1.503440°
Longitude:
37.021198°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-0.011°
ID: 94686
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