Navigation & Radio at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
PH
MNL
/
RPLL
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.700 MHz
MANILA APP
ID: 56463
Ref: 5689
ACC
128.300 MHz
MANILA CON
ID: 56464
Ref: 5689
ACC
128.300 MHz
MANILA CON
ID: 56464
Ref: 5689
ATIS
126.400 MHz
MANILA ATIS
ID: 56465
Ref: 5689
CLD
125.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56466
Ref: 5689
FSS
544.750 MHz
MANILA RDO
ID: 56467
Ref: 5689
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 56468
Ref: 5689
RMP
121.700 MHz
RAMP 1
ID: 56469
Ref: 5689
TWR
118.100 MHz
MANILA TWR
ID: 56470
Ref: 5689
Navigation Aids
MIA
VOR-DME
113.800 MHz
Manila
Location
Latitude:
14.508000°
Longitude:
121.022003°
Elevation:
60 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.183°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 90961
MIA
VOR-DME
113.800 MHz
Manila
Location
Latitude:
14.508000°
Longitude:
121.022003°
Elevation:
60 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.183°
DME Information
Channel:
085X
Frequency:
113.800 MHz
ID: 90961
RS
NDB
0.285 MHz
Rosario
Location
Latitude:
14.404800°
Longitude:
120.864998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.167°
ID: 93242
RS
NDB
0.285 MHz
Rosario
Location
Latitude:
14.404800°
Longitude:
120.864998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.167°
ID: 93242
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