Navigation & Radio at Toussaint Louverture International Airport
HT
PAP
/
MTPP
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP/DEP
119.800 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 53470
Ref: 4825
ATIS
132.075 MHz
ATIS
ID: 577464
Ref: 4825
ATIS
132.075 MHz
ATIS
ID: 577464
Ref: 4825
CTR
124.500 MHz
CTR
ID: 577465
Ref: 4825
CTR
124.500 MHz
CTR
ID: 577465
Ref: 4825
CTR
134.150 MHz
CTR
ID: 577466
Ref: 4825
CTR
134.150 MHz
CTR
ID: 577466
Ref: 4825
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 53471
Ref: 4825
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 53471
Ref: 4825
Navigation Aids
HHP
NDB
0.270 MHz
Port Au Prince
Location
Latitude:
18.577299°
Longitude:
-72.286598°
Elevation:
121 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-9.098°
ID: 88831
HHP
NDB
0.270 MHz
Port Au Prince
Location
Latitude:
18.577299°
Longitude:
-72.286598°
Elevation:
121 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-9.098°
ID: 88831
PAP
VOR-DME
115.300 MHz
Port Au Prince
Location
Latitude:
18.576500°
Longitude:
-72.304199°
Elevation:
125 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-9.091°
DME Information
Channel:
100X
Frequency:
115.300 MHz
ID: 92272
PAP
VOR-DME
115.300 MHz
Port Au Prince
Location
Latitude:
18.576500°
Longitude:
-72.304199°
Elevation:
125 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-9.091°
DME Information
Channel:
100X
Frequency:
115.300 MHz
ID: 92272
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