Navigation & Radio at King Abdulaziz International Airport
SA
JED
/
OEJN
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.100 MHz
JEDDAH APP
ID: 322856
Ref: 5097
APP
119.100 MHz
JEDDAH APP
ID: 322856
Ref: 5097
APP
123.800 MHz
JEDDAH DIR APP
ID: 322857
Ref: 5097
APP
123.800 MHz
JEDDAH DIR APP
ID: 322857
Ref: 5097
APP
124.000 MHz
JEDDAH APP
ID: 56869
Ref: 5097
APP
124.000 MHz
JEDDAH APP
ID: 56869
Ref: 5097
ATIS
126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56870
Ref: 5097
ATIS
126.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56870
Ref: 5097
CLD
121.800 MHz
JEDDAH CLNC
ID: 56871
Ref: 5097
CLD
121.800 MHz
JEDDAH CLNC
ID: 56871
Ref: 5097
GND
121.600 MHz
JEDDAH Ground
ID: 56872
Ref: 5097
GND
121.600 MHz
JEDDAH Ground
ID: 56872
Ref: 5097
GND
121.700 MHz
JEDDAH TWR
ID: 333716
Ref: 5097
GND
121.700 MHz
JEDDAH TWR
ID: 333716
Ref: 5097
GND
121.900 MHz
JEDDAH Ground
ID: 322858
Ref: 5097
GND
121.900 MHz
JEDDAH Ground
ID: 322858
Ref: 5097
TWR
118.200 MHz
JEDDAH TWR
ID: 56873
Ref: 5097
TWR
118.200 MHz
JEDDAH TWR
ID: 56873
Ref: 5097
TWR
124.300 MHz
JEDDAH TWR
ID: 322859
Ref: 5097
TWR
124.300 MHz
JEDDAH TWR
ID: 322859
Ref: 5097
Navigation Aids
JDW
VORTAC
115.300 MHz
King Abdulaziz
Location
Latitude:
21.679100°
Longitude:
39.166199°
Elevation:
28 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.500°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 89466
JDW
VORTAC
115.300 MHz
King Abdulaziz
Location
Latitude:
21.679100°
Longitude:
39.166199°
Elevation:
28 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
2.500°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 89466
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