Navigation & Radio at Tocumen International Airport
PA
PTY
/
MPTO
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
ACC
133.000 MHz
PANAMA CON
ID: 56245
Ref: 4793
ACC
133.000 MHz
PANAMA CON
ID: 56245
Ref: 4793
ACC
133.300 MHz
PANAMA CON
ID: 56244
Ref: 4793
ACC
133.300 MHz
PANAMA CON
ID: 56244
Ref: 4793
APP
119.700 MHz
PANAMA APP
ID: 56246
Ref: 4793
APP
119.700 MHz
PANAMA APP
ID: 56246
Ref: 4793
CLD
129.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56247
Ref: 4793
CLD
129.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56247
Ref: 4793
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 56248
Ref: 4793
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 56248
Ref: 4793
MISC
121.200 MHz
VFR ADVSY SVC
ID: 56249
Ref: 4793
MISC
121.200 MHz
VFR ADVSY SVC
ID: 56249
Ref: 4793
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 56250
Ref: 4793
Navigation Aids
AT
NDB
0.326 MHz
Tocumen
Location
Latitude:
9.041390°
Longitude:
-79.396599°
Elevation:
135 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.530°
ID: 85647
TBG
NDB
0.311 MHz
Taboga Island
Location
Latitude:
8.788290°
Longitude:
-79.560402°
Elevation:
914 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.438°
ID: 94226
TBG
VOR-DME
110.000 MHz
Taboga Island
Location
Latitude:
8.787570°
Longitude:
-79.561996°
Elevation:
999 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.437°
DME Information
Channel:
037X
Frequency:
110.000 MHz
ID: 94225
TUM
VOR-DME
117.100 MHz
Tocumen
Location
Latitude:
9.051560°
Longitude:
-79.400101°
Elevation:
135 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.529°
DME Information
Channel:
118X
Frequency:
117.100 MHz
ID: 94673
TUM
VOR-DME
117.100 MHz
Tocumen
Location
Latitude:
9.051560°
Longitude:
-79.400101°
Elevation:
135 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.529°
DME Information
Channel:
118X
Frequency:
117.100 MHz
ID: 94673
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