Navigation & Radio at Strasbourg Airport
FR
SXB
/
LFST
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.450 MHz
STRASBOURG APP
ID: 52327
Ref: 4238
APP
119.450 MHz
STRASBOURG APP
ID: 52327
Ref: 4238
ATIS
126.925 MHz
STRASBOURG ATIS
ID: 52328
Ref: 4238
ATIS
126.925 MHz
STRASBOURG ATIS
ID: 52328
Ref: 4238
GND
121.800 MHz
STRASBOURG GND
ID: 52329
Ref: 4238
GND
121.800 MHz
STRASBOURG GND
ID: 52329
Ref: 4238
TWR
126.875 MHz
STRASBOURG TWR
ID: 52330
Ref: 4238
Navigation Aids
SAV
VOR-DME
110.450 MHz
Saverne
Location
Latitude:
48.796200°
Longitude:
7.447980°
Elevation:
831 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.299°
DME Information
Channel:
041Y
Frequency:
110.450 MHz
ID: 93398
SAV
VOR-DME
110.450 MHz
Saverne
Location
Latitude:
48.796200°
Longitude:
7.447980°
Elevation:
831 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.299°
DME Information
Channel:
041Y
Frequency:
110.450 MHz
ID: 93398
STR
VOR-DME
115.600 MHz
Strasbourg
Location
Latitude:
48.505402°
Longitude:
7.571970°
Elevation:
586 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.329°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
Latitude:
48.505600°
Longitude:
7.570830°
Elevation:
N/A ft
ID: 94010
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