Navigation & Radio at Antonio Maceo International Airport
CU
SCU
/
MUCU
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/G
126.900 MHz
SANTIAGO RDO
ID: 51638
Ref: 4835
A/G
126.900 MHz
SANTIAGO RDO
ID: 51638
Ref: 4835
A/G
1,132.100 MHz
SANTIAGO RDO
ID: 51639
Ref: 4835
A/G
1,132.100 MHz
SANTIAGO RDO
ID: 51639
Ref: 4835
APP
119.400 MHz
SANTIAGO APP
ID: 51640
Ref: 4835
APP
119.400 MHz
SANTIAGO APP
ID: 51640
Ref: 4835
TWR
118.100 MHz
MACEO TWR
ID: 51641
Ref: 4835
TWR
118.100 MHz
MACEO TWR
ID: 51641
Ref: 4835
Navigation Aids
UCU
NDB
0.339 MHz
Santiago De Cuba
Location
Latitude:
19.972900°
Longitude:
-75.820900°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-7.140°
ID: 94815
UCU
VOR-DME
113.300 MHz
Santiago De Cuba
Location
Latitude:
19.977800°
Longitude:
-75.822800°
Elevation:
197 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-7.140°
DME Information
Channel:
080X
Frequency:
113.300 MHz
ID: 94813
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