Navigation & Radio at Ashgabat International Airport
TM
ASB
/
UTAA
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
123.500 MHz
APP
ID: 58066
Ref: 26380
GCA
118.700 MHz
APP
ID: 58067
Ref: 26380
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 58068
Ref: 26380
TWR
120.000 MHz
TWR
ID: 58069
Ref: 26380
Navigation Aids
AD
NDB
0.407 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
38.005001°
Longitude:
58.306702°
Elevation:
689 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.222°
ID: 85251
AD
NDB
0.407 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
38.005001°
Longitude:
58.306702°
Elevation:
689 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.222°
ID: 85251
ASB
VOR-DME
114.500 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
37.985001°
Longitude:
58.351700°
Elevation:
710 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
4.216°
DME Information
Channel:
092X
Frequency:
114.500 MHz
ID: 85620
ASB
VOR-DME
114.500 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
37.985001°
Longitude:
58.351700°
Elevation:
710 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
4.216°
DME Information
Channel:
092X
Frequency:
114.500 MHz
ID: 85620
GH
NDB
0.320 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
38.003300°
Longitude:
58.334999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.221°
ID: 88393
GH
NDB
0.320 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
38.003300°
Longitude:
58.334999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.221°
ID: 88393
PQ
NDB
0.295 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
37.958302°
Longitude:
58.413300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.209°
ID: 92651
PQ
NDB
0.295 MHz
Ashgabat
Location
Latitude:
37.958302°
Longitude:
58.413300°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.209°
ID: 92651
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