Navigation & Radio at O.R. Tambo International Airport
ZA
JNB
/
FAOR
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
123.700 MHz
Radar West
ID: 57056
Ref: 31055
APP
123.700 MHz
Radar West
ID: 57056
Ref: 31055
APP
124.500 MHz
Radar East
ID: 317850
Ref: 31055
APP
124.500 MHz
Radar East
ID: 317850
Ref: 31055
ATIS
126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57057
Ref: 31055
ATIS
126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57057
Ref: 31055
CLD
121.700 MHz
Clearance Delivery
ID: 57058
Ref: 31055
CLD
121.700 MHz
Clearance Delivery
ID: 57058
Ref: 31055
GND
121.900 MHz
Ground
ID: 57059
Ref: 31055
GND
121.900 MHz
Ground
ID: 57059
Ref: 31055
GTE
122.650 MHz
Johannesburg Apron Control
ID: 57060
Ref: 31055
TWR
118.100 MHz
Tower West
ID: 57061
Ref: 31055
TWR
118.600 MHz
Tower East
ID: 317849
Ref: 31055
Navigation Aids
JB
NDB
0.202 MHz
Johannesburg
Location
Latitude:
-26.045000°
Longitude:
28.264999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.412°
ID: 89446
JSV
VOR-DME
115.200 MHz
Johannesburg
Location
Latitude:
-26.157101°
Longitude:
28.231001°
Elevation:
5558 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.502°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 89562
JSV
VOR-DME
115.200 MHz
Johannesburg
Location
Latitude:
-26.157101°
Longitude:
28.231001°
Elevation:
5558 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.502°
DME Information
Channel:
099X
Frequency:
115.200 MHz
ID: 89562
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