Navigation & Radio at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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MAD
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LEMD
Radio Frequencies
19
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
127.500 MHz
MADRID APP
ID: 57257
Ref: 4019
APP
127.500 MHz
MADRID APP
ID: 57257
Ref: 4019
ATIS
118.250 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57258
Ref: 4019
ATIS DEP
130.850 MHz
ATIS Departure
ID: 312400
Ref: 4019
CLD
130.075 MHz
Delivery East
ID: 57259
Ref: 4019
CLD
130.075 MHz
Delivery East
ID: 57259
Ref: 4019
CLD
130.350 MHz
Delivery West
ID: 312401
Ref: 4019
EMR
122.975 MHz
FIRE
ID: 57260
Ref: 4019
EMR
122.975 MHz
FIRE
ID: 57260
Ref: 4019
GND
121.850 MHz
GND
ID: 57261
Ref: 4019
GND
121.850 MHz
GND
ID: 57261
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.070 MHz
TWR 36L
ID: 309478
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.070 MHz
TWR 36L
ID: 309478
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.150 MHz
TWR 14R
ID: 57262
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.150 MHz
TWR 14R
ID: 57262
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.670 MHz
TWR 36R
ID: 309479
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.670 MHz
TWR 36R
ID: 309479
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.975 MHz
TWR 14L
ID: 57263
Ref: 4019
TWR
118.975 MHz
TWR 14L
ID: 57263
Ref: 4019
Navigation Aids
ACD
NDB
0.417 MHz
Alcobendas
Location
Latitude:
40.585701°
Longitude:
-3.676510°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.162°
ID: 85229
ACD
NDB
0.417 MHz
Alcobendas
Location
Latitude:
40.585701°
Longitude:
-3.676510°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.162°
ID: 85229
BRA
VOR-DME
116.450 MHz
Barajas
Location
Latitude:
40.469101°
Longitude:
-3.557540°
Elevation:
1962 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.135°
DME Information
Channel:
111Y
Frequency:
116.450 MHz
Latitude:
40.469000°
Longitude:
-3.557660°
Elevation:
1962 ft
ID: 86305
BRA
VOR-DME
116.450 MHz
Barajas
Location
Latitude:
40.469101°
Longitude:
-3.557540°
Elevation:
1962 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.135°
DME Information
Channel:
111Y
Frequency:
116.450 MHz
Latitude:
40.469000°
Longitude:
-3.557660°
Elevation:
1962 ft
ID: 86305
PDT
VOR-DME
116.950 MHz
Perales
Location
Latitude:
40.252899°
Longitude:
-3.348030°
Elevation:
2513 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.088°
DME Information
Channel:
116Y
Frequency:
116.950 MHz
Latitude:
40.252900°
Longitude:
-3.347860°
Elevation:
2513 ft
ID: 92346
PDT
VOR-DME
116.950 MHz
Perales
Location
Latitude:
40.252899°
Longitude:
-3.348030°
Elevation:
2513 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.088°
DME Information
Channel:
116Y
Frequency:
116.950 MHz
Latitude:
40.252900°
Longitude:
-3.347860°
Elevation:
2513 ft
ID: 92346
SSY
VOR-DME
117.850 MHz
S.S.rRyes
Location
Latitude:
40.546398°
Longitude:
-3.575190°
Elevation:
2012 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
Power:
Mag Var:
-2.141°
DME Information
Channel:
125Y
Frequency:
117.850 MHz
Latitude:
40.546400°
Longitude:
-3.575370°
Elevation:
2012 ft
ID: 93957
SSY
VOR-DME
117.850 MHz
S.S.rRyes
Location
Latitude:
40.546398°
Longitude:
-3.575190°
Elevation:
2012 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
Power:
Mag Var:
-2.141°
DME Information
Channel:
125Y
Frequency:
117.850 MHz
Latitude:
40.546400°
Longitude:
-3.575370°
Elevation:
2012 ft
ID: 93957
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