Navigation & Radio at Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport
FR
LDE
/
LFBT
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.300 MHz
APP
ID: 52392
Ref: 4073
APP
120.300 MHz
APP
ID: 52392
Ref: 4073
APP
121.175 MHz
PYRENEES APP
ID: 52393
Ref: 4073
APP
121.175 MHz
PYRENEES APP
ID: 52393
Ref: 4073
ATIS
125.950 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52394
Ref: 4073
ATIS
125.950 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52394
Ref: 4073
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 52395
Ref: 4073
TWR
119.050 MHz
TWR
ID: 52396
Ref: 4073
TWR
119.050 MHz
TWR
ID: 52396
Ref: 4073
Navigation Aids
TAN
VOR
111.800 MHz
Lahitte
Location
Latitude:
43.466702°
Longitude:
-0.018417°
Elevation:
964 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.203°
ID: 94187
TAN
VOR
111.800 MHz
Lahitte
Location
Latitude:
43.466702°
Longitude:
-0.018417°
Elevation:
964 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.203°
ID: 94187
TBO
VOR
113.900 MHz
Tarbes
Location
Latitude:
43.332199°
Longitude:
0.145750°
Elevation:
1020 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.168°
ID: 94233
TBO
VOR
113.900 MHz
Tarbes
Location
Latitude:
43.332199°
Longitude:
0.145750°
Elevation:
1020 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.168°
ID: 94233
TL
NDB
0.321 MHz
Tarbes
Location
Latitude:
43.288399°
Longitude:
0.049639°
Elevation:
928 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.183°
ID: 94417
TL
NDB
0.321 MHz
Tarbes
Location
Latitude:
43.288399°
Longitude:
0.049639°
Elevation:
928 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.183°
ID: 94417
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