Navigation & Radio at Hercílio Luz International Airport
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FLN
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SBFL
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
7
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.650 MHz
FLORIANOPOLIS APP
ID: 49761
Ref: 5901
APP
119.650 MHz
FLORIANOPOLIS APP
ID: 49761
Ref: 5901
ATIS
127.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49762
Ref: 5901
ATIS
127.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49762
Ref: 5901
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 49763
Ref: 5901
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 49763
Ref: 5901
OPS
122.500 MHz
FLORIANOPOLIS OPS
ID: 49764
Ref: 5901
OPS
122.500 MHz
FLORIANOPOLIS OPS
ID: 49764
Ref: 5901
TWR
118.700 MHz
FLORIANOPOLIS TWR
ID: 49765
Ref: 5901
TWR
118.700 MHz
FLORIANOPOLIS TWR
ID: 49765
Ref: 5901
Navigation Aids
BKO
NDB
0.380 MHz
Boko
Location
Latitude:
-27.621799°
Longitude:
-48.632500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.406°
ID: 86108
BKO
NDB
0.380 MHz
Boko
Location
Latitude:
-27.621799°
Longitude:
-48.632500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.406°
ID: 86108
FLN
NDB
0.295 MHz
Florianopolis
Location
Latitude:
-27.691700°
Longitude:
-48.498100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.442°
ID: 88043
FLN
NDB
0.295 MHz
Florianopolis
Location
Latitude:
-27.691700°
Longitude:
-48.498100°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.442°
ID: 88043
IL
NDB
0.350 MHz
Cariano
Location
Latitude:
-27.661501°
Longitude:
-48.559200°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.426°
ID: 89218
IL
NDB
0.350 MHz
Cariano
Location
Latitude:
-27.661501°
Longitude:
-48.559200°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-17.426°
ID: 89218
XRO
VOR-DME
117.800 MHz
Florianopolis
Location
Latitude:
-27.670300°
Longitude:
-48.546700°
Elevation:
19 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-17.428°
DME Information
Channel:
125X
Frequency:
117.800 MHz
ID: 95573
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