Navigation & Radio at Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

GR

SKG / LGTS
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
9

Radio Frequencies

A/G 563.700 MHz
RDO
ID: 53415 Ref: 4293
APP 120.800 MHz
APP
ID: 53416 Ref: 4293
ATIS 127.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53417 Ref: 4293
CLD 118.050 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 53418 Ref: 4293
GND 121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 53419 Ref: 4293
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 53420 Ref: 4293

Navigation Aids

MIK TACAN
117.400 MHz

Mikra

Location

Latitude: 40.458099°
Longitude: 22.991699°
Elevation: 22 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 3.248°

DME Information

Channel: 121X
Frequency: 117.400 MHz
ID: 90972
MIK TACAN
117.400 MHz

Mikra

Location

Latitude: 40.458099°
Longitude: 22.991699°
Elevation: 22 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 3.248°

DME Information

Channel: 121X
Frequency: 117.400 MHz
ID: 90972
MKA TACAN
115.300 MHz

Mikra

Location

Latitude: 40.517502°
Longitude: 22.976700°
Elevation: 22 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 3.250°

DME Information

Channel: 100X
Frequency: 115.300 MHz
ID: 91014
MKA TACAN
115.300 MHz

Mikra

Location

Latitude: 40.517502°
Longitude: 22.976700°
Elevation: 22 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 3.250°

DME Information

Channel: 100X
Frequency: 115.300 MHz
ID: 91014
MKR VOR-DME
110.800 MHz

Mikra

Location

Latitude: 40.518700°
Longitude: 22.969801°
Elevation: 22 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 3.249°

DME Information

Channel: 045X
Frequency: 110.800 MHz
ID: 91029
THS NDB
0.345 MHz

Thessaloniki

Location

Latitude: 40.593601°
Longitude: 22.948099°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 3.251°
ID: 94350
THS NDB
0.345 MHz

Thessaloniki

Location

Latitude: 40.593601°
Longitude: 22.948099°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 3.251°
ID: 94350
TSL VOR-DME
112.100 MHz

Thessaloniki

Location

Latitude: 40.456902°
Longitude: 22.991100°
Elevation: 665 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 3.247°

DME Information

Channel: 058X
Frequency: 112.100 MHz
ID: 94629
TSL VOR-DME
112.100 MHz

Thessaloniki

Location

Latitude: 40.456902°
Longitude: 22.991100°
Elevation: 665 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 3.247°

DME Information

Channel: 058X
Frequency: 112.100 MHz
ID: 94629

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