Navigation & Radio at CFB Cold Lake
CA
YOD
/
CYOD
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
A/G
30.870 MHz
TRAN SVCG
ID: 50456
Ref: 1834
APP
124.500 MHz
APP
ID: 50457
Ref: 1834
ARR
124.500 MHz
ARR
ID: 50458
Ref: 1834
ATIS
26.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50459
Ref: 1834
CLD
120.600 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 50460
Ref: 1834
DEP
124.500 MHz
DEP
ID: 50461
Ref: 1834
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50462
Ref: 1834
OPS
34.020 MHz
WING OPS
ID: 50463
Ref: 1834
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV
ID: 50464
Ref: 1834
TWR
126.200 MHz
TWR
ID: 50465
Ref: 1834
Navigation Aids
UOD
TACAN
113.500 MHz
Cold Lake
Location
Latitude:
54.408600°
Longitude:
-110.295998°
Elevation:
1806 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
15.148°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 94921
UOD
TACAN
113.500 MHz
Cold Lake
Location
Latitude:
54.408600°
Longitude:
-110.295998°
Elevation:
1806 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
15.148°
DME Information
Channel:
082X
Frequency:
113.500 MHz
ID: 94921
YOD
NDB
0.398 MHz
Cold Lake
Location
Latitude:
54.396900°
Longitude:
-110.272003°
Elevation:
1775 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
15.137°
ID: 95776
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