Navigation & Radio at Sion Airport
CH
SIR
/
LSGS
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
A/G
134.275 MHz
SWISS MILITARY RADAR
ID: 57542
Ref: 4492
APP
126.825 MHz
RADAR
ID: 57543
Ref: 4492
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 57544
Ref: 4492
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 57544
Ref: 4492
INFO
122.350 MHz
INFO
ID: 57545
Ref: 4492
INFO
122.350 MHz
INFO
ID: 57545
Ref: 4492
TWR
118.275 MHz
TWR
ID: 57546
Ref: 4492
TWR
118.275 MHz
TWR
ID: 57546
Ref: 4492
Navigation Aids
MOT
VOR-DME
115.850 MHz
Montana
Location
Latitude:
46.313400°
Longitude:
7.503330°
Elevation:
4456 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.369°
DME Information
Channel:
105Y
Frequency:
115.850 MHz
ID: 91182
SIO
VOR-DME
112.150 MHz
Sion
Location
Latitude:
46.215500°
Longitude:
7.288780°
Elevation:
1594 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.339°
DME Information
Channel:
058Y
Frequency:
112.150 MHz
ID: 93626
SIO
VOR-DME
112.150 MHz
Sion
Location
Latitude:
46.215500°
Longitude:
7.288780°
Elevation:
1594 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.339°
DME Information
Channel:
058Y
Frequency:
112.150 MHz
ID: 93626
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