Navigation & Radio at Hualien Airport
TW
HUN
/
RCYU
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 58023
Ref: 5530
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 58023
Ref: 5530
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 58024
Ref: 5530
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 58024
Ref: 5530
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58025
Ref: 5530
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 58025
Ref: 5530
Navigation Aids
HLN
VOR-DME
114.100 MHz
Hualien
Location
Latitude:
24.018499°
Longitude:
121.639999°
Elevation:
193 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.283°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 88892
HLN
TACAN
108.600 MHz
Hualien
Location
Latitude:
24.028601°
Longitude:
121.616997°
Elevation:
52 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.283°
DME Information
Channel:
023X
Frequency:
108.600 MHz
ID: 88891
HW
NDB
0.280 MHz
Hualien
Location
Latitude:
24.006100°
Longitude:
121.607002°
Elevation:
52 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.279°
ID: 89068
HW
NDB
0.280 MHz
Hualien
Location
Latitude:
24.006100°
Longitude:
121.607002°
Elevation:
52 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.279°
ID: 89068
YU
NDB
0.380 MHz
Hualien
Location
Latitude:
24.017700°
Longitude:
121.626999°
Elevation:
52 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.282°
ID: 95868
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