Navigation & Radio at Palmerola International Airport / José Enrique Soto Cano Air Base
HN
XPL
/
MHPR
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
1
Radio Frequencies
AAS
125.800 MHz
VFR ADVSY SVC
ID: 53490
Ref: 4664
ACC
89.100 MHz
CENAMER ACC
ID: 53491
Ref: 4664
APP
125.800 MHz
APP
ID: 53492
Ref: 4664
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 53493
Ref: 4664
MISC
42.500 MHz
SKYWATCH AFFS
ID: 53494
Ref: 4664
OPS
51.500 MHz
WARRIOR OPS
ID: 53495
Ref: 4664
PMSV
34.060 MHz
PMSV METRO
ID: 53496
Ref: 4664
POST
33.130 MHz
COMD POST
ID: 53497
Ref: 4664
PTD
135.500 MHz
PTD
ID: 53498
Ref: 4664
RDO
126.700 MHz
TEGUCIGALPA RDO
ID: 53499
Ref: 4664
TWR
118.900 MHz
TWR
ID: 53500
Ref: 4664
Navigation Aids
ESC
VORTAC
114.900 MHz
Soto Cano
Location
Latitude:
14.391900°
Longitude:
-87.622101°
Elevation:
2062 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
1.057°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 87826
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