Navigation & Radio at Madrid–Torrejón Airport / Torrejón Air Base
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TOJ
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LETO
Radio Frequencies
5
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.400 MHz
MADRID APP
ID: 57315
Ref: 4041
GCA
118.900 MHz
GCA
ID: 57316
Ref: 4041
GND
118.300 MHz
GND
ID: 57317
Ref: 4041
TWR
122.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57318
Ref: 4041
TWR
122.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57318
Ref: 4041
Navigation Aids
TJA
NDB
0.426 MHz
Torrejon
Location
Latitude:
40.568100°
Longitude:
-3.357290°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.100°
ID: 94382
TJA
NDB
0.426 MHz
Torrejon
Location
Latitude:
40.568100°
Longitude:
-3.357290°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-2.100°
ID: 94382
TJZ
TACAN
112.500 MHz
Torrejon
Location
Latitude:
40.498901°
Longitude:
-3.445490°
Elevation:
2011 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.115°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 94393
TJZ
TACAN
112.500 MHz
Torrejon
Location
Latitude:
40.498901°
Longitude:
-3.445490°
Elevation:
2011 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.115°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 94393
VJZ
VOR-DME
115.100 MHz
Torrejon
Location
Latitude:
40.564098°
Longitude:
-3.360330°
Elevation:
2380 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.102°
DME Information
Channel:
098X
Frequency:
115.100 MHz
ID: 95160
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