Navigation & Radio at Falcone–Borsellino Airport
IT
PMO
/
LICJ
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.200 MHz
APP
ID: 54156
Ref: 4321
APP
120.200 MHz
APP
ID: 54156
Ref: 4321
GND
121.625 MHz
RAISI GND
ID: 54157
Ref: 4321
GND
121.625 MHz
RAISI GND
ID: 54157
Ref: 4321
TWR
119.050 MHz
RAISI TWR
ID: 54158
Ref: 4321
TWR
119.050 MHz
RAISI TWR
ID: 54158
Ref: 4321
Navigation Aids
PAL
NDB
0.356 MHz
Palermo
Location
Latitude:
38.034302°
Longitude:
13.177400°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
HI
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.459°
ID: 92263
PAL
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Palermo
Location
Latitude:
38.034000°
Longitude:
13.177400°
Elevation:
3869 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.457°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 92261
PRS
NDB
0.329 MHz
Raisi
Location
Latitude:
38.189400°
Longitude:
13.109100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.455°
ID: 92698
PRS
VOR-DME
113.000 MHz
Raisi
Location
Latitude:
38.172100°
Longitude:
13.080000°
Elevation:
19 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
1.452°
DME Information
Channel:
077X
Frequency:
113.000 MHz
ID: 92697
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