Navigation & Radio at Paya Lebar Air Base
SG
QPG
/
WSAP
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
ACC
127.300 MHz
SINGAPORE RADAR
ID: 57174
Ref: 26884
ACC
127.300 MHz
SINGAPORE RADAR
ID: 57174
Ref: 26884
APP
119.900 MHz
APP
ID: 57175
Ref: 26884
APP
119.900 MHz
APP
ID: 57175
Ref: 26884
ATIS
148.900 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57176
Ref: 26884
ATIS
148.900 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57176
Ref: 26884
GND
118.050 MHz
GND
ID: 57177
Ref: 26884
OPS
34.940 MHz
AMC OPS
ID: 57178
Ref: 26884
GND
118.050 MHz
GND
ID: 57177
Ref: 26884
TWR
118.050 MHz
TWR
ID: 57179
Ref: 26884
Navigation Aids
PLA
TACAN
116.300 MHz
Paya Lebar
Location
Latitude:
1.373370°
Longitude:
103.912003°
Elevation:
65 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.149°
DME Information
Channel:
110X
Frequency:
116.300 MHz
ID: 92508
PLA
TACAN
116.300 MHz
Paya Lebar
Location
Latitude:
1.373370°
Longitude:
103.912003°
Elevation:
65 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.149°
DME Information
Channel:
110X
Frequency:
116.300 MHz
ID: 92508
PU
VOR-DME
115.100 MHz
Papa Uniform
Location
Latitude:
1.423330°
Longitude:
103.932999°
Elevation:
190 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.149°
DME Information
Channel:
098X
Frequency:
115.100 MHz
ID: 92788
PU
VOR-DME
115.100 MHz
Papa Uniform
Location
Latitude:
1.423330°
Longitude:
103.932999°
Elevation:
190 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.149°
DME Information
Channel:
098X
Frequency:
115.100 MHz
ID: 92788
SJ
VOR-DME
113.500 MHz
Sinjon
Location
Latitude:
1.222590°
Longitude:
103.853996°
Elevation:
150 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.147°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 93641
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