Navigation & Radio at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
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ATH
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LGAV
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
126.575 MHz
ATHINAI APP
ID: 53306
Ref: 4251
ARR
132.975 MHz
ATHINAI ARR
ID: 53307
Ref: 4251
ATIS
136.125 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53308
Ref: 4251
CLD
118.675 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 53309
Ref: 4251
DEP
128.950 MHz
ATHINAI DEP
ID: 53310
Ref: 4251
DIR
121.400 MHz
ATHINAI DIR
ID: 53311
Ref: 4251
GND
121.750 MHz
GND
ID: 53312
Ref: 4251
INFO
136.025 MHz
INFO
ID: 53313
Ref: 4251
PMSV
127.800 MHz
ATHINAI VOLMET
ID: 53314
Ref: 4251
PMSV
127.800 MHz
ATHINAI VOLMET
ID: 53314
Ref: 4251
RDO
563.700 MHz
RDO
ID: 53315
Ref: 4251
RDO
563.700 MHz
RDO
ID: 53315
Ref: 4251
TWR
136.275 MHz
TWR
ID: 53316
Ref: 4251
TWR
136.275 MHz
TWR
ID: 53316
Ref: 4251
Navigation Aids
SAT
VOR-DME
109.600 MHz
Eleftherios Venizelos
Location
Latitude:
37.916698°
Longitude:
23.914200°
Elevation:
255 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.183°
DME Information
Channel:
033X
Frequency:
109.600 MHz
ID: 93389
SAT
VOR-DME
109.600 MHz
Eleftherios Venizelos
Location
Latitude:
37.916698°
Longitude:
23.914200°
Elevation:
255 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.183°
DME Information
Channel:
033X
Frequency:
109.600 MHz
ID: 93389
SPA
VOR-DME
117.500 MHz
Eleftherios Venizelos
Location
Latitude:
37.917801°
Longitude:
23.937799°
Elevation:
303 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.185°
DME Information
Channel:
122X
Frequency:
117.500 MHz
ID: 93874
SPA
VOR-DME
117.500 MHz
Eleftherios Venizelos
Location
Latitude:
37.917801°
Longitude:
23.937799°
Elevation:
303 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.185°
DME Information
Channel:
122X
Frequency:
117.500 MHz
ID: 93874
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