Navigation & Radio at Campbell River Airport
CA
YBL
/
CYBL
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
123.700 MHz
COMOX TRML ARR/DEP
ID: 50695
Ref: 1675
A/G
122.000 MHz
MF CAMPBELL RDO
ID: 50696
Ref: 1675
ATF
122.000 MHz
ATF
ID: 50698
Ref: 1675
ATIS
128.550 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50697
Ref: 1675
FSS
122.000 MHz
RDO
ID: 50699
Ref: 1675
RCO
126.700 MHz
PACIFIC RDO
ID: 50700
Ref: 1675
Navigation Aids
IBL
DME
109.100 MHz
Campbell River
Location
Latitude:
49.952499°
Longitude:
-125.276001°
Elevation:
347 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
19.012°
DME Information
Channel:
028X
Frequency:
109.100 MHz
ID: 89130
IBL
DME
109.100 MHz
Campbell River
Location
Latitude:
49.952499°
Longitude:
-125.276001°
Elevation:
347 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
19.012°
DME Information
Channel:
028X
Frequency:
109.100 MHz
ID: 89130
YBL
NDB
0.203 MHz
Campbell River
Location
Latitude:
50.006401°
Longitude:
-125.357002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
19.031°
ID: 95629
YBL
NDB
0.203 MHz
Campbell River
Location
Latitude:
50.006401°
Longitude:
-125.357002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
19.031°
ID: 95629
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