Navigation & Radio at Entebbe International Airport
UG
EBB
/
HUEN
Radio Frequencies
3
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
126.600 MHz
ENTEBBE RADAR CONTROL
ID: 58087
Ref: 3263
EBB
128.500 MHz
EBB AREA CONTROL
ID: 300802
Ref: 3263
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58088
Ref: 3263
Navigation Aids
EM
NDB
0.355 MHz
Entebbe
Location
Latitude:
0.138594°
Longitude:
32.424702°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.388°
ID: 87739
EM
NDB
0.355 MHz
Entebbe
Location
Latitude:
0.138594°
Longitude:
32.424702°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.388°
ID: 87739
NN
VOR-DME
117.500 MHz
Entebbe
Location
Latitude:
0.052997°
Longitude:
32.438000°
Elevation:
3782 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.376°
DME Information
Channel:
122X
Frequency:
117.500 MHz
ID: 91639
NN
VOR-DME
117.500 MHz
Entebbe
Location
Latitude:
0.052997°
Longitude:
32.438000°
Elevation:
3782 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.376°
DME Information
Channel:
122X
Frequency:
117.500 MHz
ID: 91639
PB
NDB
0.270 MHz
Port Bell
Location
Latitude:
0.295775°
Longitude:
32.655998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.405°
ID: 92292
PB
NDB
0.270 MHz
Port Bell
Location
Latitude:
0.295775°
Longitude:
32.655998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.405°
ID: 92292
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