Navigation & Radio at Auckland International Airport
NZ
AKL
/
NZAA
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
124.300 MHz
APP
ID: 56018
Ref: 5023
APP
124.300 MHz
APP
ID: 56018
Ref: 5023
ATIS
127.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56019
Ref: 5023
ATIS
127.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56019
Ref: 5023
CLD
128.200 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56020
Ref: 5023
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 56021
Ref: 5023
CLD
128.200 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56020
Ref: 5023
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 56022
Ref: 5023
Navigation Aids
AA
VOR-DME
114.800 MHz
Auckland
Location
Latitude:
-37.004601°
Longitude:
174.813995°
Elevation:
13 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
19.282°
DME Information
Channel:
095X
Frequency:
114.800 MHz
ID: 85169
AA
VOR-DME
114.800 MHz
Auckland
Location
Latitude:
-37.004601°
Longitude:
174.813995°
Elevation:
13 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
19.282°
DME Information
Channel:
095X
Frequency:
114.800 MHz
ID: 85169
HD
NDB
0.334 MHz
Whitford
Location
Latitude:
-36.948101°
Longitude:
175.014999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
19.277°
ID: 88761
HD
NDB
0.334 MHz
Whitford
Location
Latitude:
-36.948101°
Longitude:
175.014999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
19.277°
ID: 88761
OT
NDB
0.398 MHz
Westpoint
Location
Latitude:
-37.060398°
Longitude:
174.610001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
19.286°
ID: 92131
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