Navigation & Radio at Adnan Menderes International Airport
TR
ADB
/
LTBJ
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.500 MHz
MENDERES APP
ID: 57980
Ref: 4533
APP
134.200 MHz
MENDERES APP
ID: 57981
Ref: 4533
ATIS
129.200 MHz
MENDERES ATIS
ID: 57982
Ref: 4533
GND
121.900 MHz
MENDERES GND
ID: 57983
Ref: 4533
RMP
121.700 MHz
MENDERES RAMP
ID: 57984
Ref: 4533
TWR
118.100 MHz
MENDERES TWR
ID: 57985
Ref: 4533
Navigation Aids
EN
NDB
0.315 MHz
Menderes
Location
Latitude:
38.266701°
Longitude:
27.161699°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.437°
ID: 87752
ME
NDB
0.405 MHz
Menderes
Location
Latitude:
38.200001°
Longitude:
27.180000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
3.434°
ID: 90855
MEN
VOR-DME
117.900 MHz
Menderes
Location
Latitude:
38.296101°
Longitude:
27.159201°
Elevation:
407 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.438°
DME Information
Channel:
126X
Frequency:
117.900 MHz
ID: 90873
MEN
TACAN
115.100 MHz
Menderes
Location
Latitude:
38.298302°
Longitude:
27.158100°
Elevation:
412 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.438°
DME Information
Channel:
098X
Frequency:
115.100 MHz
ID: 90871
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