Navigation & Radio at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

RO

OTP / LROP
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
9

Radio Frequencies

APP 118.250 MHz
BUCURESTI APP
ID: 56442 Ref: 4482
APP 118.250 MHz
BUCURESTI APP
ID: 56442 Ref: 4482
ATIS 118.500 MHz
OTOPENI ATIS
ID: 56443 Ref: 4482
ATIS 118.500 MHz
OTOPENI ATIS
ID: 56443 Ref: 4482
GND 121.700 MHz
OTOPENI GND
ID: 56444 Ref: 4482
GND 121.700 MHz
OTOPENI GND
ID: 56444 Ref: 4482
TWR 120.900 MHz
OTOPENI TWR
ID: 56445 Ref: 4482
TWR 120.900 MHz
OTOPENI TWR
ID: 56445 Ref: 4482

Navigation Aids

FLR VOR-DME
112.200 MHz

Floresti

Location

Latitude: 44.500801°
Longitude: 25.708200°
Elevation: 384 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.161°

DME Information

Channel: 059X
Frequency: 112.200 MHz
Latitude: 44.501100°
Longitude: 25.708600°
Elevation: 384 ft
ID: 88049
FLR VOR-DME
112.200 MHz

Floresti

Location

Latitude: 44.500801°
Longitude: 25.708200°
Elevation: 384 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.161°

DME Information

Channel: 059X
Frequency: 112.200 MHz
Latitude: 44.501100°
Longitude: 25.708600°
Elevation: 384 ft
ID: 88049
OPE NDB
0.349 MHz

Otopeni

Location

Latitude: 44.574699°
Longitude: 26.211300°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.216°
ID: 92058
OPW NDB
0.268 MHz

Otopeni

Location

Latitude: 44.557701°
Longitude: 25.984600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.193°
ID: 92061
OPW NDB
0.268 MHz

Otopeni

Location

Latitude: 44.557701°
Longitude: 25.984600°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.193°
ID: 92061
OTL NDB
0.370 MHz

Otopeni

Location

Latitude: 44.570301°
Longitude: 26.000601°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.195°
ID: 92139
OTL NDB
0.370 MHz

Otopeni

Location

Latitude: 44.570301°
Longitude: 26.000601°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 4.195°
ID: 92139
STJ VOR-DME
113.200 MHz

Strejnic

Location

Latitude: 44.918598°
Longitude: 25.976999°
Elevation: 545 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.222°

DME Information

Channel: 079X
Frequency: 113.200 MHz
ID: 93993
STJ VOR-DME
113.200 MHz

Strejnic

Location

Latitude: 44.918598°
Longitude: 25.976999°
Elevation: 545 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.222°

DME Information

Channel: 079X
Frequency: 113.200 MHz
ID: 93993

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