Navigation & Radio at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
CA
YQB
/
CYQB
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
7
Radio Frequencies
A/D
124.000 MHz
TRML CON
ID: 50031
Ref: 1864
ATIS
128.300 MHz
Atis French
ID: 75313
Ref: 1864
ATIS
134.600 MHz
Atis English
ID: 50032
Ref: 1864
CNTR
135.025 MHz
MONTREAL CNTR
ID: 50033
Ref: 1864
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50034
Ref: 1864
RDO
123.550 MHz
RDO
ID: 50035
Ref: 1864
TWR
118.650 MHz
TWR
ID: 50036
Ref: 1864
Navigation Aids
BV
NDB
0.336 MHz
Champlain
Location
Latitude:
46.871201°
Longitude:
-71.281403°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-17.054°
ID: 86450
BV
NDB
0.336 MHz
Champlain
Location
Latitude:
46.871201°
Longitude:
-71.281403°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-17.054°
ID: 86450
OU
NDB
0.329 MHz
Ste-Foy
Location
Latitude:
46.777802°
Longitude:
-71.289803°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-17.026°
ID: 92149
OU
NDB
0.329 MHz
Ste-Foy
Location
Latitude:
46.777802°
Longitude:
-71.289803°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-17.026°
ID: 92149
QB
NDB
0.230 MHz
Quebec
Location
Latitude:
46.749802°
Longitude:
-71.462601°
Elevation:
243 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-16.565°
ID: 92873
YQB
VORTAC
112.800 MHz
Quebec
Location
Latitude:
46.705299°
Longitude:
-71.626602°
Elevation:
270 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-16.502°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 95801
YQB
VORTAC
112.800 MHz
Quebec
Location
Latitude:
46.705299°
Longitude:
-71.626602°
Elevation:
270 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-16.502°
DME Information
Channel:
075X
Frequency:
112.800 MHz
ID: 95801
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