Navigation & Radio at Kunming Changshui International Airport
CN
KMG
/
ZPPP
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
APP
124.220 MHz
KUNMING APP
ID: 51266
Ref: 27214
APP
124.220 MHz
KUNMING APP
ID: 51266
Ref: 27214
ATIS
128.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51267
Ref: 27214
ATIS
128.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 51267
Ref: 27214
GND
121.850 MHz
KUNMING GND
ID: 51268
Ref: 27214
GND
121.850 MHz
KUNMING GND
ID: 51268
Ref: 27214
TWR
118.100 MHz
KUNMING TWR
ID: 51269
Ref: 27214
TWR
118.100 MHz
KUNMING TWR
ID: 51269
Ref: 27214
TWR
118.850 MHz
ID: 314905
Ref: 27214
TWR
118.850 MHz
ID: 314905
Ref: 27214
Navigation Aids
KMG
VOR-DME
112.900 MHz
Kunming
Location
Latitude:
25.016701°
Longitude:
102.733002°
Elevation:
6421 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.130°
DME Information
Channel:
076X
Frequency:
112.900 MHz
ID: 89869
KMG
VOR-DME
112.900 MHz
Kunming
Location
Latitude:
25.016701°
Longitude:
102.733002°
Elevation:
6421 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-1.130°
DME Information
Channel:
076X
Frequency:
112.900 MHz
ID: 89869
LR
NDB
0.225 MHz
Kunming
Location
Latitude:
24.870800°
Longitude:
102.660004°
Elevation:
6781 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.120°
ID: 90517
LR
NDB
0.225 MHz
Kunming
Location
Latitude:
24.870800°
Longitude:
102.660004°
Elevation:
6781 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-1.120°
ID: 90517
QB
NDB
0.443 MHz
Hunshuitang
Location
Latitude:
25.108299°
Longitude:
102.932999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.146°
ID: 92874
QB
NDB
0.443 MHz
Hunshuitang
Location
Latitude:
25.108299°
Longitude:
102.932999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-1.146°
ID: 92874
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