Navigation & Radio at Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
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Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.200 MHz
BRASILIA APP
ID: 49639
Ref: 5872
APP
119.200 MHz
BRASILIA APP
ID: 49639
Ref: 5872
ATIS
127.800 MHz
BRASILIA ATIS
ID: 49640
Ref: 5872
ATIS
127.800 MHz
BRASILIA ATIS
ID: 49640
Ref: 5872
CLD
121.800 MHz
BRASILIA CLNC DEL
ID: 49641
Ref: 5872
CLD
121.800 MHz
BRASILIA CLNC DEL
ID: 49641
Ref: 5872
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 49642
Ref: 5872
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 49642
Ref: 5872
OPS
122.500 MHz
BRASILIA OPS
ID: 49643
Ref: 5872
OPS
122.500 MHz
BRASILIA OPS
ID: 49643
Ref: 5872
PMSV
132.600 MHz
BRASILIA METRO
ID: 49644
Ref: 5872
PMSV
132.600 MHz
BRASILIA METRO
ID: 49644
Ref: 5872
TWR
118.450 MHz
BRASILIA TWR
ID: 49645
Ref: 5872
TWR
118.450 MHz
BRASILIA TWR
ID: 49645
Ref: 5872
Navigation Aids
BRS
NDB
0.340 MHz
Brasilia
Location
Latitude:
-15.869700°
Longitude:
-48.021702°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-20.141°
ID: 86333
BRS
VOR-DME
115.900 MHz
Brasilia
Location
Latitude:
-15.873700°
Longitude:
-48.021400°
Elevation:
3974 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-20.138°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 86332
CH
NDB
0.240 MHz
Cocho
Location
Latitude:
-15.860800°
Longitude:
-47.885300°
Elevation:
3490 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-20.177°
ID: 86741
CH
NDB
0.240 MHz
Cocho
Location
Latitude:
-15.860800°
Longitude:
-47.885300°
Elevation:
3490 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-20.177°
ID: 86741
IR
NDB
0.280 MHz
Trevo
Location
Latitude:
-15.864200°
Longitude:
-47.937302°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-20.166°
ID: 89312
IR
NDB
0.280 MHz
Trevo
Location
Latitude:
-15.864200°
Longitude:
-47.937302°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-20.166°
ID: 89312
XMA
VOR
117.300 MHz
Gama
Location
Latitude:
-15.878300°
Longitude:
-47.921799°
Elevation:
3479 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-20.189°
ID: 95560
XMA
VOR
117.300 MHz
Gama
Location
Latitude:
-15.878300°
Longitude:
-47.921799°
Elevation:
3479 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-20.189°
ID: 95560
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