Navigation & Radio at Malta International Airport
MT
MLA
/
LMML
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
128.150 MHz
APP
ID: 55370
Ref: 4427
APP
128.150 MHz
APP
ID: 55370
Ref: 4427
Distance Radar
130.975 MHz
ID: 312648
Ref: 4427
Distance Radar
130.975 MHz
ID: 312648
Ref: 4427
Ground
121.600 MHz
Ground
ID: 312645
Ref: 4427
Ground
121.600 MHz
Ground
ID: 312645
Ref: 4427
Leaving
123.625 MHz
ID: 312647
Ref: 4427
Leaving
123.625 MHz
ID: 312647
Ref: 4427
Runway
138.100 MHz
Runway
ID: 55373
Ref: 4427
Runway
138.100 MHz
Runway
ID: 55373
Ref: 4427
Volmet
126.800 MHz
ID: 311085
Ref: 4427
Volmet
126.800 MHz
ID: 311085
Ref: 4427
Weather
127.400 MHz
WX
ID: 312646
Ref: 4427
Weather
127.400 MHz
WX
ID: 312646
Ref: 4427
Navigation Aids
LM
DME
110.500 MHz
Malta
Location
Latitude:
35.837101°
Longitude:
14.502800°
Elevation:
300 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.522°
DME Information
Channel:
042X
Frequency:
110.500 MHz
ID: 90415
LM
DME
110.500 MHz
Malta
Location
Latitude:
35.837101°
Longitude:
14.502800°
Elevation:
300 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.522°
DME Information
Channel:
042X
Frequency:
110.500 MHz
ID: 90415
LQ
DME
109.700 MHz
Luqa
Location
Latitude:
35.854401°
Longitude:
14.481100°
Elevation:
300 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.521°
DME Information
Channel:
034X
Frequency:
109.700 MHz
ID: 90508
LQ
DME
109.700 MHz
Luqa
Location
Latitude:
35.854401°
Longitude:
14.481100°
Elevation:
300 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.521°
DME Information
Channel:
034X
Frequency:
109.700 MHz
ID: 90508
LQA
NDB
0.416 MHz
Luqa
Location
Latitude:
35.891602°
Longitude:
14.538200°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.527°
ID: 90509
LQA
NDB
0.416 MHz
Luqa
Location
Latitude:
35.891602°
Longitude:
14.538200°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.527°
ID: 90509
MLT
NDB
0.395 MHz
Malta
Location
Latitude:
35.815498°
Longitude:
14.529100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.524°
ID: 91077
MLT
NDB
0.395 MHz
Malta
Location
Latitude:
35.815498°
Longitude:
14.529100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
1.524°
ID: 91077
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