Navigation & Radio at Wiesbaden Army Airfield
DE
WIE
/
ETOU
Radio Frequencies
15
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
AAS
119.150 MHz
LANGEN INFO
ID: 52958
Ref: 2747
AAS
119.150 MHz
LANGEN INFO
ID: 52958
Ref: 2747
APP
120.800 MHz
LANGEN ARR
ID: 52959
Ref: 2747
APP
120.800 MHz
LANGEN ARR
ID: 52959
Ref: 2747
ATIS
139.525 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52960
Ref: 2747
ATIS
139.525 MHz
ATIS
ID: 52960
Ref: 2747
DEP
120.150 MHz
LANGEN DEP
ID: 52961
Ref: 2747
EMR
40.500 MHz
EMERG FM
ID: 52962
Ref: 2747
GND
138.550 MHz
GND
ID: 52963
Ref: 2747
GND
138.550 MHz
GND
ID: 52963
Ref: 2747
OPS
74.100 MHz
OPS
ID: 52964
Ref: 2747
OPS
74.100 MHz
OPS
ID: 52964
Ref: 2747
PMSV
140.300 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 52965
Ref: 2747
TWR
30.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 52966
Ref: 2747
TWR
30.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 52966
Ref: 2747
Navigation Aids
WBD
NDB
0.399 MHz
Wiesbaden
Location
Latitude:
50.049000°
Longitude:
8.328670°
Elevation:
490 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
0.420°
ID: 95380
WIB
TACAN
114.100 MHz
Wiesbaden
Location
Latitude:
50.046200°
Longitude:
8.310830°
Elevation:
472 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.417°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 95418
WIB
TACAN
114.100 MHz
Wiesbaden
Location
Latitude:
50.046200°
Longitude:
8.310830°
Elevation:
472 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.417°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 95418
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