Navigation & Radio at Nadi International Airport

FJ

NAN / NFFN
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
7

Radio Frequencies

A/G 346.700 MHz
RDO
ID: 52148 Ref: 4959
A/G 346.700 MHz
RDO
ID: 52148 Ref: 4959
ACC 126.700 MHz
FIS
ID: 52149 Ref: 4959
ACC 126.700 MHz
FIS
ID: 52149 Ref: 4959
APP 119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 52150 Ref: 4959
APP 119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 52150 Ref: 4959
ATIS 127.900 MHz
TRML INFO
ID: 52151 Ref: 4959
ATIS 127.900 MHz
TRML INFO
ID: 52151 Ref: 4959
GND 118.100 MHz
GND
ID: 52152 Ref: 4959
GND 118.100 MHz
GND
ID: 52152 Ref: 4959
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 52153 Ref: 4959
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 52153 Ref: 4959

Navigation Aids

AL NDB
0.385 MHz

Malolo

Location

Latitude: -17.825600°
Longitude: 177.386993°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 12.167°
ID: 85381
AL NDB
0.385 MHz

Malolo

Location

Latitude: -17.825600°
Longitude: 177.386993°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 12.167°
ID: 85381
MI NDB
0.364 MHz

Momi

Location

Latitude: -17.900000°
Longitude: 177.326004°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 12.177°
ID: 90951
MI NDB
0.364 MHz

Momi

Location

Latitude: -17.900000°
Longitude: 177.326004°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 12.177°
ID: 90951
NN VOR-DME
112.500 MHz

Nadi

Location

Latitude: -17.654699°
Longitude: 177.395996°
Elevation: 119 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 12.142°

DME Information

Channel: 072X
Frequency: 112.500 MHz
ID: 91638
NN VOR-DME
112.500 MHz

Nadi

Location

Latitude: -17.654699°
Longitude: 177.395996°
Elevation: 119 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 12.142°

DME Information

Channel: 072X
Frequency: 112.500 MHz
ID: 91638
VK NDB
0.405 MHz

Navakai

Location

Latitude: -17.784700°
Longitude: 177.419006°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 12.162°
ID: 95161

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