Navigation & Radio at Rangiroa Airport
PF
RGI
/
NTTG
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/G
568.000 MHz
RDO
ID: 52187
Ref: 5004
A/G
568.000 MHz
RDO
ID: 52187
Ref: 5004
APP
134.700 MHz
TAHITI CTL
ID: 52188
Ref: 5004
APP
134.700 MHz
TAHITI CTL
ID: 52188
Ref: 5004
GND
118.300 MHz
GND
ID: 52189
Ref: 5004
MISC
118.300 MHz
VDF
ID: 52190
Ref: 5004
MISC
118.300 MHz
VDF
ID: 52190
Ref: 5004
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 52191
Ref: 5004
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 52191
Ref: 5004
Navigation Aids
OA
NDB
0.358 MHz
Rangiroa
Location
Latitude:
-14.955900°
Longitude:
-147.660004°
Elevation:
82 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.025°
ID: 91830
OA
NDB
0.358 MHz
Rangiroa
Location
Latitude:
-14.955900°
Longitude:
-147.660004°
Elevation:
82 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.025°
ID: 91830
RAN
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Rangiroa
Location
Latitude:
-14.950400°
Longitude:
-147.673996°
Elevation:
40 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
12.024°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 92964
RAN
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Rangiroa
Location
Latitude:
-14.950400°
Longitude:
-147.673996°
Elevation:
40 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
12.024°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 92964
RD
DME
115.300 MHz
Rangiroa
Location
Latitude:
-14.950400°
Longitude:
-147.673996°
Elevation:
40 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
12.024°
DME Information
Channel:
100X
Frequency:
115.300 MHz
ID: 93022
RD
DME
115.300 MHz
Rangiroa
Location
Latitude:
-14.950400°
Longitude:
-147.673996°
Elevation:
40 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
12.024°
DME Information
Channel:
100X
Frequency:
115.300 MHz
ID: 93022
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