Navigation & Radio at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport
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BCN
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LEBL
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 57285
Ref: 4004
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 57285
Ref: 4004
ATIS
118.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57286
Ref: 4004
ATIS
118.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57286
Ref: 4004
CLD
121.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 57287
Ref: 4004
CLD
121.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 57287
Ref: 4004
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 57288
Ref: 4004
GND
121.650 MHz
GND
ID: 57288
Ref: 4004
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57289
Ref: 4004
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57289
Ref: 4004
Navigation Aids
BCN
VOR-DME
116.700 MHz
Barcelona
Location
Latitude:
41.307098°
Longitude:
2.107810°
Elevation:
23 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.363°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
Latitude:
41.307200°
Longitude:
2.107970°
Elevation:
23 ft
ID: 85872
BCN
VOR-DME
116.700 MHz
Barcelona
Location
Latitude:
41.307098°
Longitude:
2.107810°
Elevation:
23 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.363°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
Latitude:
41.307200°
Longitude:
2.107970°
Elevation:
23 ft
ID: 85872
PRA
VOR-DME
114.300 MHz
El Prat
Location
Latitude:
41.283100°
Longitude:
2.081860°
Elevation:
43 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.367°
DME Information
Channel:
090X
Frequency:
114.300 MHz
Latitude:
41.283000°
Longitude:
2.081750°
Elevation:
43 ft
ID: 92673
PRA
VOR-DME
114.300 MHz
El Prat
Location
Latitude:
41.283100°
Longitude:
2.081860°
Elevation:
43 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.367°
DME Information
Channel:
090X
Frequency:
114.300 MHz
Latitude:
41.283000°
Longitude:
2.081750°
Elevation:
43 ft
ID: 92673
SLL
VOR-DME
112.000 MHz
Sabadell
Location
Latitude:
41.519901°
Longitude:
2.109750°
Elevation:
499 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.368°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
Latitude:
41.520000°
Longitude:
2.109750°
Elevation:
499 ft
ID: 93731
SLL
VOR-DME
112.000 MHz
Sabadell
Location
Latitude:
41.519901°
Longitude:
2.109750°
Elevation:
499 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.368°
DME Information
Channel:
057X
Frequency:
112.000 MHz
Latitude:
41.520000°
Longitude:
2.109750°
Elevation:
499 ft
ID: 93731
VNV
NDB
0.380 MHz
Villanueva
Location
Latitude:
41.210602°
Longitude:
1.705840°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.426°
ID: 95229
VNV
NDB
0.380 MHz
Villanueva
Location
Latitude:
41.210602°
Longitude:
1.705840°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.426°
ID: 95229
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