Navigation & Radio at Hmeimim Air Base

SY

LTK / OSLK
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
4

Radio Frequencies

APP 120.000 MHz
APP
ID: 57513 Ref: 5306
APP 120.000 MHz
APP
ID: 57513 Ref: 5306
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57514 Ref: 5306
TWR 118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57514 Ref: 5306

Navigation Aids

BAN NDB
0.304 MHz

Banias

Location

Latitude: 35.228298°
Longitude: 35.957901°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.060°
ID: 85805
BAN NDB
0.304 MHz

Banias

Location

Latitude: 35.228298°
Longitude: 35.957901°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.060°
ID: 85805
LTK NDB
0.414 MHz

Bassel Al Assad

Location

Latitude: 35.480301°
Longitude: 35.942299°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.080°
ID: 90568
LTK VOR-DME
114.800 MHz

Bassel Al Assad

Location

Latitude: 35.399399°
Longitude: 35.950699°
Elevation: 193 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 4.073°

DME Information

Channel: 095X
Frequency: 114.800 MHz
ID: 90567

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