Navigation & Radio at Hong Kong International Airport
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Radio Frequencies
26
Navigation Aids
12
Radio Frequencies
AFIS
122.400 MHz
FLIGHT SERVICE
ID: 53475
Ref: 26535
APP
119.100 MHz
APP
ID: 53476
Ref: 26535
APP
119.500 MHz
Director
ID: 75414
Ref: 26535
ATIS-A
128.200 MHz
Arrivel
ID: 53477
Ref: 26535
ATIS-D
127.050 MHz
Departure
ID: 75411
Ref: 26535
ATIS-D
127.050 MHz
Departure
ID: 75411
Ref: 26535
CAC
120.600 MHz
ZONE CON
ID: 53478
Ref: 26535
CAC
120.600 MHz
ZONE CON
ID: 53478
Ref: 26535
CLD
129.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 53479
Ref: 26535
CLD
129.900 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 53479
Ref: 26535
DEP
123.800 MHz
DEP
ID: 53480
Ref: 26535
DEP
123.800 MHz
DEP
ID: 53480
Ref: 26535
EMG
121.500 MHz
Hong Kong Guard
ID: 75416
Ref: 26535
EMG
121.500 MHz
Hong Kong Guard
ID: 75416
Ref: 26535
GND
121.600 MHz
GND North
ID: 75412
Ref: 26535
GND
121.600 MHz
GND North
ID: 75412
Ref: 26535
GND
122.550 MHz
GND South
ID: 53481
Ref: 26535
GND
122.550 MHz
GND South
ID: 53481
Ref: 26535
RDR
121.300 MHz
Radar
ID: 75415
Ref: 26535
RDR
121.300 MHz
Radar
ID: 75415
Ref: 26535
RDR
133.700 MHz
PRECISION
ID: 53482
Ref: 26535
RDR
133.700 MHz
PRECISION
ID: 53482
Ref: 26535
TWR
118.200 MHz
Tower North
ID: 75413
Ref: 26535
TWR
118.200 MHz
Tower North
ID: 75413
Ref: 26535
TWR
118.400 MHz
TWR South
ID: 53483
Ref: 26535
TWR
118.400 MHz
TWR South
ID: 53483
Ref: 26535
Navigation Aids
CH
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Cheung Chau
Location
Latitude:
22.219500°
Longitude:
114.029999°
Elevation:
357 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.133°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
Latitude:
22.219900°
Longitude:
114.030000°
Elevation:
357 ft
ID: 86737
CH
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Cheung Chau
Location
Latitude:
22.219500°
Longitude:
114.029999°
Elevation:
357 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.133°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
Latitude:
22.219900°
Longitude:
114.030000°
Elevation:
357 ft
ID: 86737
HKG
NDB
0.338 MHz
Cape D Aguilar
Location
Latitude:
22.214701°
Longitude:
114.250000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.149°
ID: 88866
HKG
NDB
0.338 MHz
Cape D Aguilar
Location
Latitude:
22.214701°
Longitude:
114.250000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.149°
ID: 88866
LC
NDB
0.390 MHz
Lam Chau
Location
Latitude:
22.295300°
Longitude:
113.894997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.131°
ID: 90219
LC
NDB
0.390 MHz
Lam Chau
Location
Latitude:
22.295300°
Longitude:
113.894997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.131°
ID: 90219
LKC
VOR-DME
113.200 MHz
Lung Kwu Chau
Location
Latitude:
22.378901°
Longitude:
113.884003°
Elevation:
253 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.139°
DME Information
Channel:
079X
Frequency:
113.200 MHz
ID: 90380
LKC
VOR-DME
113.200 MHz
Lung Kwu Chau
Location
Latitude:
22.378901°
Longitude:
113.884003°
Elevation:
253 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.139°
DME Information
Channel:
079X
Frequency:
113.200 MHz
ID: 90380
SMT
VOR-DME
114.800 MHz
Siu Mo To
Location
Latitude:
22.337601°
Longitude:
113.982002°
Elevation:
39 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.142°
DME Information
Channel:
095X
Frequency:
114.800 MHz
ID: 93794
SMT
VOR-DME
114.800 MHz
Siu Mo To
Location
Latitude:
22.337601°
Longitude:
113.982002°
Elevation:
39 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-2.142°
DME Information
Channel:
095X
Frequency:
114.800 MHz
ID: 93794
TH
VOR-DME
115.500 MHz
Tathong Point
Location
Latitude:
22.239000°
Longitude:
114.289001°
Elevation:
191 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.155°
DME Information
Channel:
102X
Frequency:
115.500 MHz
ID: 94334
TH
VOR-DME
115.500 MHz
Tathong Point
Location
Latitude:
22.239000°
Longitude:
114.289001°
Elevation:
191 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-2.155°
DME Information
Channel:
102X
Frequency:
115.500 MHz
ID: 94334
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