Navigation & Radio at Tan Son Nhat International Airport
VN
SGN
/
VVTS
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
APP
125.500 MHz
APP
ID: 71750
Ref: 26708
APP
125.500 MHz
APP
ID: 71750
Ref: 26708
ATIS
128.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 71751
Ref: 26708
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 71752
Ref: 26708
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 71753
Ref: 26708
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 71752
Ref: 26708
Navigation Aids
GN
NDB
0.343 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.826900°
Longitude:
106.678001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.133°
ID: 88484
GN
NDB
0.343 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.826900°
Longitude:
106.678001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.133°
ID: 88484
GV
NDB
0.375 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.828100°
Longitude:
106.671997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.133°
ID: 88644
GV
NDB
0.375 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.828100°
Longitude:
106.671997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.133°
ID: 88644
SG
NDB
0.326 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.854900°
Longitude:
106.751999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.134°
ID: 93548
TD
NDB
0.358 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.858100°
Longitude:
106.750999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-0.134°
ID: 94271
TSN
VOR-DME
116.700 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.816400°
Longitude:
106.646004°
Elevation:
52 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.132°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
ID: 94630
TSN
VOR-DME
116.700 MHz
Tansonnhat
Location
Latitude:
10.816400°
Longitude:
106.646004°
Elevation:
52 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-0.132°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
ID: 94630
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