Navigation & Radio at RAAF Base Amberley
AU
/
YAMB
Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
APP
33.580 MHz
APP
ID: 48973
Ref: 26889
APP
33.580 MHz
APP
ID: 48973
Ref: 26889
ATIS
31.620 MHz
ATIS
ID: 48974
Ref: 26889
ATIS
31.620 MHz
ATIS
ID: 48974
Ref: 26889
CLD
134.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 48975
Ref: 26889
CLD
134.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 48975
Ref: 26889
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 48976
Ref: 26889
CTAF
118.300 MHz
CTAF
ID: 48976
Ref: 26889
FSS
121.200 MHz
BRISBANE CNTR
ID: 48977
Ref: 26889
FSS
121.200 MHz
BRISBANE CNTR
ID: 48977
Ref: 26889
GND
129.350 MHz
GND
ID: 48978
Ref: 26889
GND
129.350 MHz
GND
ID: 48978
Ref: 26889
TWR
26.460 MHz
TWR
ID: 48979
Ref: 26889
TWR
26.460 MHz
TWR
ID: 48979
Ref: 26889
Navigation Aids
AMB
NDB
0.359 MHz
Amberley
Location
Latitude:
-27.648899°
Longitude:
152.723999°
Elevation:
91 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
11.055°
ID: 85444
AMB
TACAN
114.700 MHz
Amberley
Location
Latitude:
-27.641701°
Longitude:
152.716003°
Elevation:
91 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.053°
DME Information
Channel:
094X
Frequency:
114.700 MHz
ID: 85441
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