Navigation & Radio at Prince Albert Glass Field
CA
YPA
/
CYPA
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
ARR
133.900 MHz
Winnipag Control
ID: 50358
Ref: 1842
DEP
133.900 MHz
Winnipeg Control
ID: 311307
Ref: 1842
INFO
129.450 MHz
ATHABASKA AWYS
ID: 50359
Ref: 1842
MF
122.300 MHz
Prince Albert Radio, 5nm below 4400ASL
ID: 50362
Ref: 1842
RADIO
122.300 MHz
Prince Albert Radio
ID: 50357
Ref: 1842
RCO
123.475 MHz
Winnipeg Radio
ID: 50361
Ref: 1842
VDF
122.300 MHz
ID: 50360
Ref: 1842
Navigation Aids
PA
NDB
0.347 MHz
Prince Albert
Location
Latitude:
53.218102°
Longitude:
-105.794998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.483°
ID: 92229
PA
NDB
0.347 MHz
Prince Albert
Location
Latitude:
53.218102°
Longitude:
-105.794998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.483°
ID: 92229
YPA
VOR-DME
113.000 MHz
Prince Albert
Location
Latitude:
53.216702°
Longitude:
-105.667000°
Elevation:
1433 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
11.422°
DME Information
Channel:
077X
Frequency:
113.000 MHz
ID: 95785
YPA
VOR-DME
113.000 MHz
Prince Albert
Location
Latitude:
53.216702°
Longitude:
-105.667000°
Elevation:
1433 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
11.422°
DME Information
Channel:
077X
Frequency:
113.000 MHz
ID: 95785
ZPA
NDB
0.372 MHz
Glass
Location
Latitude:
53.217201°
Longitude:
-105.543999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.365°
ID: 96086
ZPA
NDB
0.372 MHz
Glass
Location
Latitude:
53.217201°
Longitude:
-105.543999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
11.365°
ID: 96086
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