Navigation & Radio at Kota Kinabalu International Airport
MY
BKI
/
WBKK
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.100 MHz
KINABALU APP
ID: 55617
Ref: 26814
A/D
119.100 MHz
KINABALU APP
ID: 55617
Ref: 26814
A/G
682.500 MHz
KINABALU RDO
ID: 55618
Ref: 26814
A/G
682.500 MHz
KINABALU RDO
ID: 55618
Ref: 26814
ACC
126.100 MHz
KINABALU CON
ID: 55619
Ref: 26814
ACC
126.100 MHz
KINABALU CON
ID: 55619
Ref: 26814
ATIS
127.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55620
Ref: 26814
ATIS
127.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 55620
Ref: 26814
GND
121.600 MHz
KINABALU GND
ID: 55621
Ref: 26814
GND
121.600 MHz
KINABALU GND
ID: 55621
Ref: 26814
INFO
133.300 MHz
KINABALU
ID: 55622
Ref: 26814
INFO
133.300 MHz
KINABALU
ID: 55622
Ref: 26814
TWR
118.300 MHz
KINABALU TWR
ID: 55623
Ref: 26814
TWR
118.300 MHz
KINABALU TWR
ID: 55623
Ref: 26814
Navigation Aids
JSL
NDB
0.400 MHz
Kota Kinabalu
Location
Latitude:
5.899670°
Longitude:
116.028000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.183°
ID: 89555
JSL
NDB
0.400 MHz
Kota Kinabalu
Location
Latitude:
5.899670°
Longitude:
116.028000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.183°
ID: 89555
VJN
VOR-DME
113.100 MHz
Kota Kinabalu
Location
Latitude:
5.899670°
Longitude:
116.029999°
Elevation:
180 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.187°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 95158
VJN
VOR-DME
113.100 MHz
Kota Kinabalu
Location
Latitude:
5.899670°
Longitude:
116.029999°
Elevation:
180 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.187°
DME Information
Channel:
078X
Frequency:
113.100 MHz
ID: 95158
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