Navigation & Radio at Ben Gurion International Airport
IL
TLV
/
LLBG
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
120.500 MHz
Ben Gurion Approach
ID: 54125
Ref: 4411
APP
120.500 MHz
Ben Gurion Approach
ID: 54125
Ref: 4411
ATIS
132.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54126
Ref: 4411
ATIS
132.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 54126
Ref: 4411
CTR
121.400 MHz
Tel Aviv Control
ID: 315531
Ref: 4411
CTR
121.400 MHz
Tel Aviv Control
ID: 315531
Ref: 4411
GND
118.050 MHz
Ben Gurion Ground
ID: 315532
Ref: 4411
GND
118.050 MHz
Ben Gurion Ground
ID: 315532
Ref: 4411
GND
129.200 MHz
Ben Gurion Ground/Delivery
ID: 54128
Ref: 4411
GND
129.200 MHz
Ben Gurion Ground/Delivery
ID: 54128
Ref: 4411
TWR
134.600 MHz
Ben Gurion Tower
ID: 54132
Ref: 4411
TWR
134.600 MHz
Ben Gurion Tower
ID: 54132
Ref: 4411
Navigation Aids
BGN
VOR-DME
113.500 MHz
Ben Gurion
Location
Latitude:
32.013100°
Longitude:
34.875198°
Elevation:
100 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.426°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 85993
BGN
VOR-DME
113.500 MHz
Ben Gurion
Location
Latitude:
32.013100°
Longitude:
34.875198°
Elevation:
100 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
3.426°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 85993
LL
NDB
0.331 MHz
Tel Aviv
Location
Latitude:
32.062599°
Longitude:
34.770802°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.413°
ID: 90390
LL
NDB
0.331 MHz
Tel Aviv
Location
Latitude:
32.062599°
Longitude:
34.770802°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
3.413°
ID: 90390
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