Navigation & Radio at Suwon Airport
KR
SWU
/
RKSW
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
A/D
127.900 MHz
OSAN APP/DEP
ID: 54981
Ref: 5657
A/D
127.900 MHz
OSAN APP/DEP
ID: 54981
Ref: 5657
ACP
120.000 MHz
BRICKWALL
ID: 54982
Ref: 5657
ACP
120.000 MHz
BRICKWALL
ID: 54982
Ref: 5657
ATIS
126.425 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54983
Ref: 5657
ATIS
126.425 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54983
Ref: 5657
GCA
34.655 MHz
GCA
ID: 54984
Ref: 5657
GCA
34.655 MHz
GCA
ID: 54984
Ref: 5657
GND
27.580 MHz
GND
ID: 54985
Ref: 5657
OPS
22.900 MHz
25TH TFS
ID: 54986
Ref: 5657
GND
27.580 MHz
GND
ID: 54985
Ref: 5657
PMSV
34.650 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 54987
Ref: 5657
POST
22.900 MHz
USAF SUWON COMD POST
ID: 54988
Ref: 5657
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 54989
Ref: 5657
Navigation Aids
SWN
TACAN
108.500 MHz
Suwon
Location
Latitude:
37.239899°
Longitude:
127.000999°
Elevation:
86 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.425°
DME Information
Channel:
022X
Frequency:
108.500 MHz
ID: 94097
SWN
TACAN
108.500 MHz
Suwon
Location
Latitude:
37.239899°
Longitude:
127.000999°
Elevation:
86 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.425°
DME Information
Channel:
022X
Frequency:
108.500 MHz
ID: 94097
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