Navigation & Radio at Sarajevo International Airport

BA

SJJ / LQSA
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
8

Radio Frequencies

APP 136.450 MHz
APP
ID: 49436 Ref: 4469
APP 136.450 MHz
APP
ID: 49436 Ref: 4469
GCA 119.400 MHz
GCA
ID: 49437 Ref: 4469
GCA 119.400 MHz
GCA
ID: 49437 Ref: 4469
GND 121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 49438 Ref: 4469
TWR 118.250 MHz
TWR
ID: 49439 Ref: 4469

Navigation Aids

FRA NDB
0.436 MHz

Sarajevo

Location

Latitude: 43.824501°
Longitude: 18.334000°
Elevation: 1707 ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.566°
ID: 88131
FRA NDB
0.436 MHz

Sarajevo

Location

Latitude: 43.824501°
Longitude: 18.334000°
Elevation: 1707 ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.566°
ID: 88131
KEB VOR-DME
116.700 MHz

Sarajevo

Location

Latitude: 43.933899°
Longitude: 18.449800°
Elevation: 5025 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 2.581°

DME Information

Channel: 114X
Frequency: 116.700 MHz
ID: 89721
KEB VOR-DME
116.700 MHz

Sarajevo

Location

Latitude: 43.933899°
Longitude: 18.449800°
Elevation: 5025 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 2.581°

DME Information

Channel: 114X
Frequency: 116.700 MHz
ID: 89721
KG NDB
0.358 MHz

Kobiljaca

Location

Latitude: 43.881401°
Longitude: 18.177000°
Elevation: 1707 ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.551°
ID: 89749
KG NDB
0.358 MHz

Kobiljaca

Location

Latitude: 43.881401°
Longitude: 18.177000°
Elevation: 1707 ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: 2.551°
ID: 89749
SAR VORTAC
108.850 MHz

Sarajevo

Location

Latitude: 43.824799°
Longitude: 18.334101°
Elevation: 1708 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 2.566°

DME Information

Channel: 025Y
Frequency: 108.850 MHz
ID: 93385
SAR VORTAC
108.850 MHz

Sarajevo

Location

Latitude: 43.824799°
Longitude: 18.334101°
Elevation: 1708 ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 2.566°

DME Information

Channel: 025Y
Frequency: 108.850 MHz
ID: 93385

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