Navigation & Radio at Václav Havel Airport Prague

CZ

PRG / LKPR
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
7

Radio Frequencies

APP 120.530 MHz
Praha Approach
ID: 52014 Ref: 4408
APP 127.580 MHz
Praha Approach
ID: 332700 Ref: 4408
ATIS 122.160 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52015 Ref: 4408
CLD 120.060 MHz
Ruzyně Delivery
ID: 52016 Ref: 4408
GND 121.910 MHz
Ruzyně Ground
ID: 52017 Ref: 4408
INFO 118.310 MHz
Ruzyně Information
ID: 52018 Ref: 4408
RDR 119.010 MHz
Ruzyně Radar
ID: 52019 Ref: 4408
RDR 119.010 MHz
Ruzyně Radar
ID: 52019 Ref: 4408
TWR 134.560 MHz
Ruzyně Tower
ID: 52020 Ref: 4408
TWR 134.560 MHz
Ruzyně Tower
ID: 52020 Ref: 4408

Navigation Aids

NER VOR-DME
108.600 MHz

Neratovice

Location

Latitude: 50.366600°
Longitude: 14.621400°
Elevation: 1000 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.284°

DME Information

Channel: 023X
Frequency: 108.600 MHz
ID: 91513
NER VOR-DME
108.600 MHz

Neratovice

Location

Latitude: 50.366600°
Longitude: 14.621400°
Elevation: 1000 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.284°

DME Information

Channel: 023X
Frequency: 108.600 MHz
ID: 91513
OKL VOR-DME
112.600 MHz

Praha

Location

Latitude: 50.096500°
Longitude: 14.262800°
Elevation: 1200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 2.221°

DME Information

Channel: 073X
Frequency: 112.600 MHz
ID: 91975
PG NDB
0.307 MHz

Ruzyne Middle

Location

Latitude: 50.047699°
Longitude: 14.369300°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.238°
ID: 92390
PG NDB
0.307 MHz

Ruzyne Middle

Location

Latitude: 50.047699°
Longitude: 14.369300°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.238°
ID: 92390
PR NDB
0.356 MHz

Ruzyne North

Location

Latitude: 50.144199°
Longitude: 14.367200°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 2.239°
ID: 92662
PR NDB
0.356 MHz

Ruzyne North

Location

Latitude: 50.144199°
Longitude: 14.367200°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 2.239°
ID: 92662

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