Navigation & Radio at Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport
CA
YMJ
/
CYMJ
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ARR
28.940 MHz
ARR
ID: 50574
Ref: 1813
ARR
38.130 MHz
ARR
ID: 50575
Ref: 1813
ARR
119.000 MHz
ARR
ID: 50573
Ref: 1813
ATIS
25.780 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50576
Ref: 1813
CLD
135.300 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 50577
Ref: 1813
DEP
119.000 MHz
DEP
ID: 50578
Ref: 1813
GND
121.800 MHz
GND
ID: 50579
Ref: 1813
OPS
23.010 MHz
WING OPS
ID: 50580
Ref: 1813
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV
ID: 50581
Ref: 1813
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 50582
Ref: 1813
Navigation Aids
BD
NDB
0.375 MHz
Baildon
Location
Latitude:
50.291698°
Longitude:
-105.442001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.071°
ID: 85883
BD
NDB
0.375 MHz
Baildon
Location
Latitude:
50.291698°
Longitude:
-105.442001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.071°
ID: 85883
YMJ
VORTAC
113.400 MHz
Moose Jaw
Location
Latitude:
50.331100°
Longitude:
-105.563004°
Elevation:
1898 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
11.125°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 95746
YMJ
VORTAC
113.400 MHz
Moose Jaw
Location
Latitude:
50.331100°
Longitude:
-105.563004°
Elevation:
1898 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
11.125°
DME Information
Channel:
081X
Frequency:
113.400 MHz
ID: 95746
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