Navigation & Radio at Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
KZ
NQZ
/
UACC
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
124.600 MHz
APP
ID: 55123
Ref: 6423
APP
124.600 MHz
APP
ID: 55123
Ref: 6423
ATIS
128.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55124
Ref: 6423
ATIS
128.300 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55124
Ref: 6423
RDR
120.700 MHz
RADAR
ID: 55125
Ref: 6423
RDR
120.700 MHz
RADAR
ID: 55125
Ref: 6423
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 55126
Ref: 6423
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 55126
Ref: 6423
Navigation Aids
AK
NDB
0.318 MHz
Astana
Location
Latitude:
51.060001°
Longitude:
71.526100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.209°
ID: 85357
AK
NDB
0.318 MHz
Astana
Location
Latitude:
51.060001°
Longitude:
71.526100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.209°
ID: 85357
AST
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Astana
Location
Latitude:
51.001099°
Longitude:
71.434196°
Elevation:
1178 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.196°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 85635
AST
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Astana
Location
Latitude:
51.001099°
Longitude:
71.434196°
Elevation:
1178 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.196°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 85635
MO
NDB
0.318 MHz
Astana
Location
Latitude:
50.984200°
Longitude:
71.407799°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.193°
ID: 91147
MO
NDB
0.318 MHz
Astana
Location
Latitude:
50.984200°
Longitude:
71.407799°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
9.193°
ID: 91147
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