Navigation & Radio at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

CN

LHW / ZLLL
Radio Frequencies
2
Navigation Aids
6

Radio Frequencies

TWR 118.100 MHz
LANZHOU TWR
ID: 51254 Ref: 27204
TWR 118.100 MHz
LANZHOU TWR
ID: 51254 Ref: 27204

Navigation Aids

DJC VOR-DME
115.200 MHz

Wangjiachuan

Location

Latitude: 36.770278°
Longitude: 103.443056°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: °
ID: 430639
DJC VOR-DME
115.200 MHz

Wangjiachuan

Location

Latitude: 36.770278°
Longitude: 103.443056°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: TERMINAL
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: °
ID: 430639
DNC VOR-DME
114.300 MHz

Lanzhou

Location

Latitude: 36.514999°
Longitude: 103.625000°
Elevation: 6388 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.000°

DME Information

Channel: 090X
Frequency: 114.300 MHz
ID: 96022
DNC VOR-DME
114.300 MHz

Lanzhou

Location

Latitude: 36.514999°
Longitude: 103.625000°
Elevation: 6388 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.000°

DME Information

Channel: 090X
Frequency: 114.300 MHz
ID: 96022
DZH VOR
116.000 MHz

Zhonghe

Location

Latitude: 36.235001°
Longitude: 103.800003°
Elevation: 6373 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.000°
ID: 95742
DZH VOR
116.000 MHz

Zhonghe

Location

Latitude: 36.235001°
Longitude: 103.800003°
Elevation: 6373 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -2.000°
ID: 95742

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