Navigation & Radio at Benito Juárez International Airport
MX
MEX
/
MMMX
Radio Frequencies
16
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
121.200 MHz
MEXICO APP
ID: 55485
Ref: 4731
APP
121.200 MHz
MEXICO APP
ID: 55485
Ref: 4731
ARR
129.600 MHz
MEXICO ARR
ID: 55486
Ref: 4731
ARR
129.600 MHz
MEXICO ARR
ID: 55486
Ref: 4731
ATIS
127.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55487
Ref: 4731
ATIS
127.650 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55487
Ref: 4731
CLD
122.100 MHz
MEXICO CLNC DEL
ID: 55488
Ref: 4731
CLD
122.100 MHz
MEXICO CLNC DEL
ID: 55488
Ref: 4731
DEP
120.500 MHz
MEXICO DEP
ID: 55489
Ref: 4731
DEP
120.500 MHz
MEXICO DEP
ID: 55489
Ref: 4731
GND
121.000 MHz
GND
ID: 55490
Ref: 4731
GND
121.000 MHz
GND
ID: 55490
Ref: 4731
RDO
126.900 MHz
MEXICO INFO
ID: 55491
Ref: 4731
RDO
126.900 MHz
MEXICO INFO
ID: 55491
Ref: 4731
TWR
118.550 MHz
MEXICO TWR
ID: 55492
Ref: 4731
TWR
118.550 MHz
MEXICO TWR
ID: 55492
Ref: 4731
Navigation Aids
MEX
VOR-DME
115.600 MHz
Mexico
Location
Latitude:
19.439301°
Longitude:
-99.066803°
Elevation:
7316 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.587°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 90881
MEX
VOR-DME
115.600 MHz
Mexico
Location
Latitude:
19.439301°
Longitude:
-99.066803°
Elevation:
7316 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
5.587°
DME Information
Channel:
103X
Frequency:
115.600 MHz
ID: 90881
MW
NDB
0.370 MHz
Plaza
Location
Latitude:
19.393700°
Longitude:
-99.149498°
Elevation:
7316 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
6.007°
ID: 91374
MW
NDB
0.370 MHz
Plaza
Location
Latitude:
19.393700°
Longitude:
-99.149498°
Elevation:
7316 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
6.007°
ID: 91374
TPX
NDB
0.359 MHz
Tepexpan
Location
Latitude:
19.611401°
Longitude:
-98.960403°
Elevation:
7500 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.559°
ID: 94553
TPX
NDB
0.359 MHz
Tepexpan
Location
Latitude:
19.611401°
Longitude:
-98.960403°
Elevation:
7500 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
5.559°
ID: 94553
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