Navigation & Radio at Minsk National Airport
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MSQ
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UMMS
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APP
125.900 MHz
MINSK APP
ID: 49543
Ref: 6501
APP
125.900 MHz
MINSK APP
ID: 49543
Ref: 6501
ATIS
128.850 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49544
Ref: 6501
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 49545
Ref: 6501
PMSV
126.675 MHz
MINSK VOLMET
ID: 49546
Ref: 6501
RDR
125.250 MHz
MINSK RADAR
ID: 49547
Ref: 6501
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 49548
Ref: 6501
Navigation Aids
GH
NDB
0.635 MHz
Minsk-2
Location
Latitude:
53.843300°
Longitude:
28.091700°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
6.310°
ID: 88389
MNS
VOR-DME
113.600 MHz
Minsk-2
Location
Latitude:
53.884998°
Longitude:
28.021700°
Elevation:
666 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
6.305°
DME Information
Channel:
083X
Frequency:
113.600 MHz
ID: 91132
MNS
VOR-DME
113.600 MHz
Minsk-2
Location
Latitude:
53.884998°
Longitude:
28.021700°
Elevation:
666 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
6.305°
DME Information
Channel:
083X
Frequency:
113.600 MHz
ID: 91132
VX
NDB
0.635 MHz
Minsk-2
Location
Latitude:
53.921700°
Longitude:
27.975000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
6.303°
ID: 95340
VX
NDB
0.635 MHz
Minsk-2
Location
Latitude:
53.921700°
Longitude:
27.975000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
6.303°
ID: 95340
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