Navigation & Radio at El Dorado International Airport
CO
BOG
/
SKBO
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
9
Radio Frequencies
APP
119.500 MHz
BOGOTA APP
ID: 51502
Ref: 6104
APP
119.500 MHz
BOGOTA APP
ID: 51502
Ref: 6104
ATIS
113.900 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51503
Ref: 6104
ATIS
113.900 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51503
Ref: 6104
DEP
119.500 MHz
BOGOTA DEP
ID: 51504
Ref: 6104
DEP
119.500 MHz
BOGOTA DEP
ID: 51504
Ref: 6104
INFO
126.900 MHz
BOGOTA FIS
ID: 51505
Ref: 6104
INFO
126.900 MHz
BOGOTA FIS
ID: 51505
Ref: 6104
OPS
1,395.000 MHz
MILGP RDO OPS
ID: 51506
Ref: 6104
OPS
1,395.000 MHz
MILGP RDO OPS
ID: 51506
Ref: 6104
RDO
348.800 MHz
BOGOTA RDO
ID: 51507
Ref: 6104
RDO
348.800 MHz
BOGOTA RDO
ID: 51507
Ref: 6104
Navigation Aids
BOG
NDB
0.340 MHz
Bogota
Location
Latitude:
4.846110°
Longitude:
-74.322800°
Elevation:
9770 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.299°
ID: 86249
BOG
VOR-DME
113.900 MHz
Bogota
Location
Latitude:
4.845400°
Longitude:
-74.324600°
Elevation:
9906 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.298°
DME Information
Channel:
086X
Frequency:
113.900 MHz
ID: 86248
DR
NDB
0.264 MHz
Delta Romeo
Location
Latitude:
4.719130°
Longitude:
-74.159698°
Elevation:
8355 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-5.353°
ID: 87514
R
NDB
0.274 MHz
Romeo
Location
Latitude:
4.676110°
Longitude:
-74.102501°
Elevation:
8445 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.372°
ID: 92938
R
NDB
0.274 MHz
Romeo
Location
Latitude:
4.676110°
Longitude:
-74.102501°
Elevation:
8445 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.372°
ID: 92938
TEH
NDB
0.284 MHz
Techo
Location
Latitude:
4.628890°
Longitude:
-74.148102°
Elevation:
8414 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.348°
ID: 94288
TEH
NDB
0.284 MHz
Techo
Location
Latitude:
4.628890°
Longitude:
-74.148102°
Elevation:
8414 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-5.348°
ID: 94288
ZIP
VOR-DME
114.700 MHz
Zipaquira
Location
Latitude:
5.018060°
Longitude:
-73.986702°
Elevation:
8250 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.455°
DME Information
Channel:
094X
Frequency:
114.700 MHz
ID: 96035
ZIP
VOR-DME
114.700 MHz
Zipaquira
Location
Latitude:
5.018060°
Longitude:
-73.986702°
Elevation:
8250 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-5.455°
DME Information
Channel:
094X
Frequency:
114.700 MHz
ID: 96035
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