Navigation & Radio at Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport
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PLU
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SBBH
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.200 MHz
BELO HORIZONTE APP
ID: 49800
Ref: 5869
ATIS
127.450 MHz
BELO HORIZONTE ATIS
ID: 49801
Ref: 5869
CLD
121.100 MHz
BELO HORIZONTE TRAFF
ID: 49802
Ref: 5869
CLD
121.100 MHz
BELO HORIZONTE TRAFF
ID: 49802
Ref: 5869
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 49803
Ref: 5869
GND
121.600 MHz
GND
ID: 49803
Ref: 5869
OPS
122.500 MHz
SAO PAULO OPS
ID: 49804
Ref: 5869
OPS
122.500 MHz
SAO PAULO OPS
ID: 49804
Ref: 5869
TWR
118.000 MHz
BELO HORIZONTE TWR
ID: 49805
Ref: 5869
TWR
118.000 MHz
BELO HORIZONTE TWR
ID: 49805
Ref: 5869
Navigation Aids
BHZ
NDB
0.520 MHz
Belo Horizonte
Location
Latitude:
-19.853300°
Longitude:
-43.954700°
Elevation:
2589 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-21.424°
ID: 86032
BHZ
VOR-DME
117.700 MHz
Belo Horizonte
Location
Latitude:
-19.835800°
Longitude:
-44.003601°
Elevation:
2889 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
RNAV
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-21.393°
DME Information
Channel:
124X
Frequency:
117.700 MHz
ID: 86031
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