Navigation & Radio at Southampton Airport
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SOU
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EGHI
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.230 MHz
Solent Radar
ID: 58479
Ref: 2422
APP
122.730 MHz
Southampton Approach
ID: 511421
Ref: 2422
APP
122.730 MHz
Southampton Approach
ID: 511421
Ref: 2422
ATIS
130.880 MHz
Southampton Information
ID: 58480
Ref: 2422
ATIS
130.880 MHz
Southampton Information
ID: 58480
Ref: 2422
OPS
130.650 MHz
OPS
ID: 58482
Ref: 2422
OPS
130.650 MHz
OPS
ID: 58482
Ref: 2422
TWR
118.205 MHz
Southampton Tower
ID: 58483
Ref: 2422
TWR
118.205 MHz
Southampton Tower
ID: 58483
Ref: 2422
Navigation Aids
EAS
NDB
0.392 MHz
Southampton
Location
Latitude:
50.955002°
Longitude:
-1.356120°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.393°
ID: 87631
EAS
NDB
0.392 MHz
Southampton
Location
Latitude:
50.955002°
Longitude:
-1.356120°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.393°
ID: 87631
SAM
VOR-DME
113.350 MHz
Southampton
Location
Latitude:
50.955299°
Longitude:
-1.345000°
Elevation:
66 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.391°
DME Information
Channel:
080Y
Frequency:
113.350 MHz
ID: 93375
SAM
VOR-DME
113.350 MHz
Southampton
Location
Latitude:
50.955299°
Longitude:
-1.345000°
Elevation:
66 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.391°
DME Information
Channel:
080Y
Frequency:
113.350 MHz
ID: 93375
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