Navigation & Radio at Mactan Cebu International Airport
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CEB
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RPVM
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
ACC
127.500 MHz
CON
ID: 56494
Ref: 5742
ACC
127.500 MHz
CON
ID: 56494
Ref: 5742
APP
124.700 MHz
APP
ID: 56495
Ref: 5742
APP
124.700 MHz
APP
ID: 56495
Ref: 5742
ATIS
126.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56496
Ref: 5742
ATIS
126.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 56496
Ref: 5742
CLD
125.100 MHz
CLNC
ID: 56497
Ref: 5742
CLD
125.100 MHz
CLNC
ID: 56497
Ref: 5742
CTAF
121.900 MHz
UNI
ID: 298471
Ref: 5742
CTAF
121.900 MHz
UNI
ID: 298471
Ref: 5742
DEP
121.200 MHz
Departure
ID: 312237
Ref: 5742
DEP
121.200 MHz
Departure
ID: 312237
Ref: 5742
FOC
118.500 MHz
OPS
ID: 56498
Ref: 5742
FOC
118.500 MHz
OPS
ID: 56498
Ref: 5742
FSS
124.000 MHz
RDO
ID: 56499
Ref: 5742
FSS
124.000 MHz
RDO
ID: 56499
Ref: 5742
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 56500
Ref: 5742
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 56500
Ref: 5742
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 56501
Ref: 5742
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 56501
Ref: 5742
Navigation Aids
MCT
NDB
0.331 MHz
Mactan
Location
Latitude:
10.309200°
Longitude:
123.984001°
Elevation:
36 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.288°
ID: 90811
MCT
VOR-DME
114.300 MHz
Mactan
Location
Latitude:
10.313600°
Longitude:
123.987999°
Elevation:
36 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.289°
DME Information
Channel:
090X
Frequency:
114.300 MHz
ID: 90809
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