Navigation & Radio at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield
AF
KDH
/
OAKN
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/G
25.320 MHz
METRO
ID: 48245
Ref: 5073
A/G
25.320 MHz
METRO
ID: 48245
Ref: 5073
APP
120.800 MHz
APP
ID: 48246
Ref: 5073
APP
120.800 MHz
APP
ID: 48246
Ref: 5073
GCA
122.600 MHz
GCA
ID: 48247
Ref: 5073
GCA
122.600 MHz
GCA
ID: 48247
Ref: 5073
GND
126.700 MHz
GND
ID: 48248
Ref: 5073
GND
126.700 MHz
GND
ID: 48248
Ref: 5073
TWR
125.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 48249
Ref: 5073
TWR
125.500 MHz
TWR
ID: 48249
Ref: 5073
Navigation Aids
KAF
TACAN
112.800 MHz
Kandahar
Location
Latitude:
31.505699°
Longitude:
65.848602°
Elevation:
3314 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.579°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 89641
KAF
TACAN
112.800 MHz
Kandahar
Location
Latitude:
31.505699°
Longitude:
65.848602°
Elevation:
3314 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.579°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 89641
OKN
NDB
0.172 MHz
Kandahar
Location
Latitude:
31.499399°
Longitude:
65.852600°
Elevation:
3280 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.578°
ID: 91977
OKN
NDB
0.172 MHz
Kandahar
Location
Latitude:
31.499399°
Longitude:
65.852600°
Elevation:
3280 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.578°
ID: 91977
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