Navigation & Radio at Zürich Airport
CH
ZRH
/
LSZH
Radio Frequencies
12
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP
118.000 MHz
APP
ID: 57570
Ref: 4505
ATIS
125.725 MHz
ATIS
ID: 57571
Ref: 4505
CLD
121.800 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 57572
Ref: 4505
DEP
125.950 MHz
DEP
ID: 57573
Ref: 4505
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 57574
Ref: 4505
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 57574
Ref: 4505
RMP
121.750 MHz
APRON
ID: 57575
Ref: 4505
RMP
121.750 MHz
APRON
ID: 57575
Ref: 4505
TCA
127.750 MHz
TERMINAL
ID: 57576
Ref: 4505
TCA
127.750 MHz
TERMINAL
ID: 57576
Ref: 4505
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57577
Ref: 4505
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 57577
Ref: 4505
Navigation Aids
KLO
VOR-DME
114.850 MHz
Kloten
Location
Latitude:
47.457100°
Longitude:
8.545580°
Elevation:
1410 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.514°
DME Information
Channel:
095Y
Frequency:
114.850 MHz
ID: 89850
KLO
VOR-DME
114.850 MHz
Kloten
Location
Latitude:
47.457100°
Longitude:
8.545580°
Elevation:
1410 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
0.514°
DME Information
Channel:
095Y
Frequency:
114.850 MHz
ID: 89850
ZUE
VOR-DME
110.050 MHz
Zurich East
Location
Latitude:
47.592201°
Longitude:
8.817670°
Elevation:
1730 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.556°
DME Information
Channel:
037Y
Frequency:
110.050 MHz
ID: 96130
ZUE
VOR-DME
110.050 MHz
Zurich East
Location
Latitude:
47.592201°
Longitude:
8.817670°
Elevation:
1730 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
0.556°
DME Information
Channel:
037Y
Frequency:
110.050 MHz
ID: 96130
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