Navigation & Radio at Varna Airport

BG

VAR / LBWN
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
10

Radio Frequencies

APP 121.000 MHz
APP
ID: 49861 Ref: 3979
APP 121.000 MHz
APP
ID: 49861 Ref: 3979
ATIS 118.075 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49862 Ref: 3979
ATIS 118.075 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49862 Ref: 3979
TWR 119.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 49863 Ref: 3979
TWR 119.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 49863 Ref: 3979

Navigation Aids

DWN NDB
0.350 MHz

Devnya

Location

Latitude: 43.250000°
Longitude: 27.654200°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.237°
ID: 87593
DWN NDB
0.350 MHz

Devnya

Location

Latitude: 43.250000°
Longitude: 27.654200°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.237°
ID: 87593
R NDB
0.375 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.229301°
Longitude: 27.856600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.253°
ID: 92934
R NDB
0.375 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.229301°
Longitude: 27.856600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.253°
ID: 92934
W NDB
0.335 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.234501°
Longitude: 27.796499°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.248°
ID: 95352
W NDB
0.335 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.234501°
Longitude: 27.796499°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.248°
ID: 95352
WN NDB
0.397 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.241199°
Longitude: 27.742300°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.244°
ID: 95470
WR NDB
0.526 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.224201°
Longitude: 27.906799°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 4.257°
ID: 95493
WRN VOR-DME
112.400 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.231400°
Longitude: 27.817200°
Elevation: 197 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.249°

DME Information

Channel: 071X
Frequency: 112.400 MHz
ID: 95500
WRN VOR-DME
112.400 MHz

Varna

Location

Latitude: 43.231400°
Longitude: 27.817200°
Elevation: 197 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.249°

DME Information

Channel: 071X
Frequency: 112.400 MHz
ID: 95500

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