Navigation & Radio at Indira Gandhi International Airport

IN

DEL / VIDP
Radio Frequencies
20
Navigation Aids
9

Radio Frequencies

APP 126.350 MHz
DELHI APP
ID: 53958 Ref: 26555
APP 126.350 MHz
DELHI APP
ID: 53958 Ref: 26555
AREA CONTROL (E) 120.900 MHz
DELHI CONTROL
ID: 75455 Ref: 26555
AREA CONTROL (E) 120.900 MHz
DELHI CONTROL
ID: 75455 Ref: 26555
AREA CONTROL (W) 124.550 MHz
DELHI CONTROL
ID: 75456 Ref: 26555
AREA CONTROL (W) 124.550 MHz
DELHI CONTROL
ID: 75456 Ref: 26555
ATIS 126.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53959 Ref: 26555
ATIS 126.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 53959 Ref: 26555
CLD 121.950 MHz
Clearance Delivery
ID: 75566 Ref: 26555
CLD 121.950 MHz
Clearance Delivery
ID: 75566 Ref: 26555
GND 121.625 MHz
SMC
ID: 327869 Ref: 26555
GND 121.625 MHz
SMC
ID: 327869 Ref: 26555
GND 121.900 MHz
DELHI GND
ID: 53960 Ref: 26555
GND 121.900 MHz
DELHI GND
ID: 53960 Ref: 26555
TWR 118.100 MHz
DELHI TWR rwy28/10
ID: 53961 Ref: 26555
TWR 118.100 MHz
DELHI TWR rwy28/10
ID: 53961 Ref: 26555
TWR 118.250 MHz
DELHI TWR RWY 29/11
ID: 75454 Ref: 26555
TWR 118.250 MHz
DELHI TWR RWY 29/11
ID: 75454 Ref: 26555
TWR 118.750 MHz
DELHI TWR Rwy 27/09
ID: 75469 Ref: 26555
TWR 118.750 MHz
DELHI TWR Rwy 27/09
ID: 75469 Ref: 26555

Navigation Aids

DH NDB
0.202 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.564501°
Longitude: 77.202301°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 0.398°
ID: 87359
DH NDB
0.202 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.564501°
Longitude: 77.202301°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 0.398°
ID: 87359
DP NDB
0.274 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.583401°
Longitude: 76.998703°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 0.406°
ID: 87498
DP NDB
0.274 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.583401°
Longitude: 76.998703°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: 0.406°
ID: 87498
DPN VOR-DME
116.100 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.566700°
Longitude: 77.094902°
Elevation: 776 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.401°

DME Information

Channel: 108X
Frequency: 116.100 MHz
ID: 87505
LM NDB
0.320 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.556200°
Longitude: 77.133797°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.399°
ID: 90411
LM NDB
0.320 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.556200°
Longitude: 77.133797°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.399°
ID: 90411
PL NDB
0.303 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.542299°
Longitude: 77.197304°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.395°
ID: 92502
PL NDB
0.303 MHz

Delhi

Location

Latitude: 28.542299°
Longitude: 77.197304°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: 0.395°
ID: 92502

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