Navigation & Radio at Sigonella Navy Air Base
IT
NSY
/
LICZ
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
A/G
30.700 MHz
AG MIL VOICE
ID: 54164
Ref: 4325
A/G
30.700 MHz
AG MIL VOICE
ID: 54164
Ref: 4325
APP
119.250 MHz
CATANIA APP
ID: 54165
Ref: 4325
APP
119.250 MHz
CATANIA APP
ID: 54165
Ref: 4325
ATIS
138.175 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54166
Ref: 4325
ATIS
138.175 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54166
Ref: 4325
DIR
120.800 MHz
CATANIA DIRECTOR
ID: 54167
Ref: 4325
DIR
120.800 MHz
CATANIA DIRECTOR
ID: 54167
Ref: 4325
GND
121.950 MHz
GND
ID: 54168
Ref: 4325
GND
121.950 MHz
GND
ID: 54168
Ref: 4325
INFO
25.245 MHz
PACHINO TARGET RNG
ID: 54169
Ref: 4325
INFO
25.245 MHz
PACHINO TARGET RNG
ID: 54169
Ref: 4325
OPS
118.200 MHz
AIR TRML OPS CNTR
ID: 54170
Ref: 4325
OPS
118.200 MHz
AIR TRML OPS CNTR
ID: 54170
Ref: 4325
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO BASE OPS
ID: 54171
Ref: 4325
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV METRO BASE OPS
ID: 54171
Ref: 4325
TWR
118.050 MHz
TWR
ID: 54172
Ref: 4325
TWR
118.050 MHz
TWR
ID: 54172
Ref: 4325
Navigation Aids
CAT
VOR-DME
112.100 MHz
Catania
Location
Latitude:
37.456200°
Longitude:
14.969300°
Elevation:
217 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.016°
DME Information
Channel:
058X
Frequency:
112.100 MHz
ID: 86588
NSY
NDB
0.297 MHz
Navy Sigonella
Location
Latitude:
37.400101°
Longitude:
14.921100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
2.009°
ID: 91730
SIG
NDB
0.412 MHz
Sigonella
Location
Latitude:
37.395802°
Longitude:
14.971500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
2.014°
ID: 93619
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