Navigation & Radio at King Abdulaziz Air Base
SA
DHA
/
OEDR
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
ACP
127.900 MHz
AMC OPS
ID: 56963
Ref: 5089
ACP
127.900 MHz
AMC OPS
ID: 56963
Ref: 5089
APP
125.400 MHz
APP
ID: 56964
Ref: 5089
APP
125.400 MHz
APP
ID: 56964
Ref: 5089
ATIS
117.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56965
Ref: 5089
ATIS
117.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56965
Ref: 5089
CLD
126.300 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56966
Ref: 5089
CLD
126.300 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 56966
Ref: 5089
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 56967
Ref: 5089
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 56967
Ref: 5089
MISC
28.030 MHz
ACC SOF
ID: 56968
Ref: 5089
MISC
28.030 MHz
ACC SOF
ID: 56968
Ref: 5089
OPS
30.165 MHz
ACC OPS
ID: 56969
Ref: 5089
OPS
30.165 MHz
ACC OPS
ID: 56969
Ref: 5089
PMSV
25.990 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 56970
Ref: 5089
PMSV
25.990 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 56970
Ref: 5089
POST
913.000 MHz
HOTEL 1
ID: 56971
Ref: 5089
POST
913.000 MHz
HOTEL 1
ID: 56971
Ref: 5089
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 56972
Ref: 5089
TWR
118.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 56972
Ref: 5089
Navigation Aids
DHA
VORTAC
117.200 MHz
Dhahran
Location
Latitude:
26.260799°
Longitude:
50.140202°
Elevation:
65 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.153°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 87361
DHA
VORTAC
117.200 MHz
Dhahran
Location
Latitude:
26.260799°
Longitude:
50.140202°
Elevation:
65 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.153°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 87361
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