Navigation & Radio at Iqaluit Airport
CA
YFB
/
CYFB
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
APRON ADV
122.925 MHz
ID: 311299
Ref: 1729
FSS
122.200 MHz
RDO
ID: 50737
Ref: 1729
INTL AIR
126.900 MHz
Gander Radio
ID: 50738
Ref: 1729
MF
122.200 MHz
Iqalluit Radio, 5nm below 3100ASL
ID: 50735
Ref: 1729
PAL
134.550 MHz
Montreal Control
ID: 50736
Ref: 1729
RCO
123.275 MHz
Artic Radio, (FISW)
ID: 50740
Ref: 1729
VDF
122.200 MHz
ID: 50739
Ref: 1729
Navigation Aids
IFB
DME
109.900 MHz
Iqualuit
Location
Latitude:
63.750000°
Longitude:
-68.544197°
Elevation:
116 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-32.271°
DME Information
Channel:
036X
Frequency:
109.900 MHz
ID: 89166
IFB
DME
109.900 MHz
Iqualuit
Location
Latitude:
63.750000°
Longitude:
-68.544197°
Elevation:
116 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-32.271°
DME Information
Channel:
036X
Frequency:
109.900 MHz
ID: 89166
YFB
VOR
117.400 MHz
Frobay
Location
Latitude:
63.741699°
Longitude:
-68.473297°
Elevation:
15 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-32.275°
ID: 95665
YFY
NDB
0.204 MHz
Frobay
Location
Latitude:
63.733299°
Longitude:
-68.548103°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-32.257°
ID: 95671
YFY
NDB
0.204 MHz
Frobay
Location
Latitude:
63.733299°
Longitude:
-68.548103°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-32.257°
ID: 95671
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