Navigation & Radio at Beijing Capital International Airport
CN
PEK
/
ZBAA
Radio Frequencies
21
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.600 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 1
ID: 51215
Ref: 27188
APP
119.600 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 1
ID: 51215
Ref: 27188
APP
119.700 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 4
ID: 51218
Ref: 27188
APP
119.700 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 4
ID: 51218
Ref: 27188
APP
120.600 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 3
ID: 51217
Ref: 27188
APP
120.600 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 3
ID: 51217
Ref: 27188
APP
121.100 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 6
ID: 51220
Ref: 27188
APP
126.100 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 2
ID: 51216
Ref: 27188
APP
127.750 MHz
BEIJING APP AREA 5
ID: 51219
Ref: 27188
ATIS
127.600 MHz
BEIJING ATIS
ID: 51221
Ref: 27188
CLD
121.600 MHz
BEIJING DEL
ID: 51222
Ref: 27188
CLD
121.600 MHz
BEIJING DEL
ID: 51222
Ref: 27188
GND
121.700 MHz
GND EAST
ID: 51223
Ref: 27188
GND
121.700 MHz
BEIJING GND
ID: 51225
Ref: 27188
GND
121.700 MHz
BEIJING GND
ID: 51225
Ref: 27188
GND
121.900 MHz
GND WEST
ID: 51224
Ref: 27188
GND
121.900 MHz
GND WEST
ID: 51224
Ref: 27188
TWR
118.500 MHz
BEIJING EAST TWR
ID: 51226
Ref: 27188
TWR
118.600 MHz
RWY 01/19 TWR
ID: 338645
Ref: 27188
TWR
124.300 MHz
BEIJING WEST TWR
ID: 51227
Ref: 27188
TWR
124.300 MHz
BEIJING WEST TWR
ID: 51227
Ref: 27188
Navigation Aids
PEK
VOR-DME
114.700 MHz
Beijing
Location
Latitude:
40.049999°
Longitude:
116.599998°
Elevation:
30 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.225°
DME Information
Channel:
094X
Frequency:
114.700 MHz
ID: 92366
PEK
VOR-DME
114.700 MHz
Beijing
Location
Latitude:
40.049999°
Longitude:
116.599998°
Elevation:
30 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.225°
DME Information
Channel:
094X
Frequency:
114.700 MHz
ID: 92366
SZY
VOR-DME
117.200 MHz
Shaziying
Location
Latitude:
40.101700°
Longitude:
116.461998°
Elevation:
17 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.221°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 94153
SZY
VOR-DME
117.200 MHz
Shaziying
Location
Latitude:
40.101700°
Longitude:
116.461998°
Elevation:
17 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-6.221°
DME Information
Channel:
119X
Frequency:
117.200 MHz
ID: 94153
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