Navigation & Radio at Ramstein Air Base
DE
RMS
/
ETAR
Radio Frequencies
18
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
124.275 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52879
Ref: 2718
ATIS
124.275 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52879
Ref: 2718
GCA
140.900 MHz
GCA
ID: 52880
Ref: 2718
GCA
140.900 MHz
GCA
ID: 52880
Ref: 2718
GND
121.775 MHz
GND
ID: 52881
Ref: 2718
GND
121.775 MHz
GND
ID: 52881
Ref: 2718
OPS
131.975 MHz
AMC AIRLIFT AMCC
ID: 52882
Ref: 2718
OPS
131.975 MHz
AMC AIRLIFT AMCC
ID: 52882
Ref: 2718
PMSV
28.442 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 52883
Ref: 2718
PMSV
28.442 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 52883
Ref: 2718
POST
37.267 MHz
WING COMD POST
ID: 52884
Ref: 2718
POST
37.267 MHz
WING COMD POST
ID: 52884
Ref: 2718
PTD
36.912 MHz
DISPATCH
ID: 52885
Ref: 2718
PTD
36.912 MHz
DISPATCH
ID: 52885
Ref: 2718
RDR
129.675 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 52886
Ref: 2718
RDR
129.675 MHz
LANGEN RADAR
ID: 52886
Ref: 2718
TWR
133.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 52887
Ref: 2718
TWR
133.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 52887
Ref: 2718
Navigation Aids
RMS
TACAN
113.400 MHz
Ramstein
Location
Latitude:
49.434700°
Longitude:
7.585650°
Elevation:
762 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.305°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 93147
RMS
TACAN
113.400 MHz
Ramstein
Location
Latitude:
49.434700°
Longitude:
7.585650°
Elevation:
762 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.305°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 93147
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