Navigation & Radio at Canberra Airport
AU
CBR
/
YSCB
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
APP/DEP EAST
124.500 MHz
Approach/Departure EAST of R35
ID: 49145
Ref: 27131
APP/DEP WEST
125.900 MHz
Approach/Departure WEST of R35 (MELBOURNE CNTR)
ID: 49148
Ref: 27131
ATIS
127.450 MHz
ATIS
ID: 300398
Ref: 27131
ATIS/VOR
116.700 MHz
ATIS AH
ID: 49146
Ref: 27131
ATIS/VOR
116.700 MHz
ATIS AH
ID: 49146
Ref: 27131
GCCD
121.700 MHz
GND CLNC DEL
ID: 49149
Ref: 27131
GCCD
121.700 MHz
GND CLNC DEL
ID: 49149
Ref: 27131
TWR/CTAF
118.700 MHz
TWR (CTAF AH)
ID: 49150
Ref: 27131
TWR/CTAF
118.700 MHz
TWR (CTAF AH)
ID: 49150
Ref: 27131
Navigation Aids
CB
NDB
0.263 MHz
Canberra
Location
Latitude:
-35.295601°
Longitude:
149.207001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.263°
ID: 86601
CB
VOR-DME
116.700 MHz
Canberra
Location
Latitude:
-35.281399°
Longitude:
149.195999°
Elevation:
1910 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
12.257°
DME Information
Channel:
114X
Frequency:
116.700 MHz
ID: 86600
CCK
NDB
0.248 MHz
Church Creek
Location
Latitude:
-35.464199°
Longitude:
149.195007°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.296°
ID: 86644
CCK
NDB
0.248 MHz
Church Creek
Location
Latitude:
-35.464199°
Longitude:
149.195007°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.296°
ID: 86644
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