Navigation & Radio at Fua'amotu International Airport
TO
TBU
/
NFTF
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
322.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 57779
Ref: 4962
AFIS
322.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 57779
Ref: 4962
AFIS
884.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 57780
Ref: 4962
AFIS
884.600 MHz
RDO
ID: 57780
Ref: 4962
APP
118.500 MHz
APP
ID: 57781
Ref: 4962
APP
118.500 MHz
APP
ID: 57781
Ref: 4962
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 57782
Ref: 4962
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 57782
Ref: 4962
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 57783
Ref: 4962
TWR
118.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 57783
Ref: 4962
Navigation Aids
FM
NDB
0.245 MHz
Fua Amotu
Location
Latitude:
-21.268299°
Longitude:
-175.143997°
Elevation:
22 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
13.264°
ID: 88059
FM
NDB
0.245 MHz
Fua Amotu
Location
Latitude:
-21.268299°
Longitude:
-175.143997°
Elevation:
22 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
13.264°
ID: 88059
TBU
VOR-DME
114.500 MHz
Fua Amotu
Location
Latitude:
-21.245600°
Longitude:
-175.147003°
Elevation:
22 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
13.259°
DME Information
Channel:
092X
Frequency:
114.500 MHz
ID: 94241
TBU
VOR-DME
114.500 MHz
Fua Amotu
Location
Latitude:
-21.245600°
Longitude:
-175.147003°
Elevation:
22 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
13.259°
DME Information
Channel:
092X
Frequency:
114.500 MHz
ID: 94241
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