Navigation & Radio at Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport
GR
HER
/
LGIR
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/G
563.700 MHz
KAZANTZAKIS RDO
ID: 53421
Ref: 4258
APP
123.975 MHz
IRAKLION APP
ID: 53422
Ref: 4258
A/G
563.700 MHz
KAZANTZAKIS RDO
ID: 53421
Ref: 4258
ATIS
127.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53423
Ref: 4258
ATIS
127.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53423
Ref: 4258
DIR
118.025 MHz
IRAKLION DIRECTOR
ID: 53424
Ref: 4258
DIR
118.025 MHz
IRAKLION DIRECTOR
ID: 53424
Ref: 4258
GND
121.700 MHz
KAZANTZAKIS GND
ID: 53425
Ref: 4258
GND
121.700 MHz
KAZANTZAKIS GND
ID: 53425
Ref: 4258
TRSA
123.975 MHz
IRAKLION RADAR
ID: 53426
Ref: 4258
TRSA
123.975 MHz
IRAKLION RADAR
ID: 53426
Ref: 4258
TWR
120.850 MHz
KAZANTZAKIS TWR
ID: 53427
Ref: 4258
TWR
120.850 MHz
KAZANTZAKIS TWR
ID: 53427
Ref: 4258
Navigation Aids
HER
NDB
0.431 MHz
Iraklion
Location
Latitude:
35.334202°
Longitude:
25.178101°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.138°
ID: 88793
IRA
VOR-DME
108.800 MHz
Iraklion
Location
Latitude:
35.340801°
Longitude:
25.185301°
Elevation:
111 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.139°
DME Information
Channel:
025X
Frequency:
108.800 MHz
ID: 89317
IRA
VOR-DME
108.800 MHz
Iraklion
Location
Latitude:
35.340801°
Longitude:
25.185301°
Elevation:
111 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.139°
DME Information
Channel:
025X
Frequency:
108.800 MHz
ID: 89317
RKL
TACAN
108.300 MHz
Iraklion
Location
Latitude:
35.329800°
Longitude:
25.222799°
Elevation:
449 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.141°
DME Information
Channel:
020X
Frequency:
108.300 MHz
ID: 93124
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