Navigation & Radio at Red Deer Regional Airport
CA
YQF
/
CYQF
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
124.000 MHz
ATIS 24H
ID: 50327
Ref: 1866
GND
121.900 MHz
13-05Z
ID: 336991
Ref: 1866
MF/RDO
118.500 MHz
05-13Z RED DEER RDO
ID: 336992
Ref: 1866
PAL
132.850 MHz
EDMONTON CNTR
ID: 50328
Ref: 1866
RCO
123.475 MHz
EDMONTON RDO
ID: 50330
Ref: 1866
RCO. Bcst
126.700 MHz
Edmonton Rdo
ID: 335755
Ref: 1866
TWR
118.500 MHz
13-05Z
ID: 336990
Ref: 1866
Navigation Aids
6G
DME
111.600 MHz
Red Deer
Location
Latitude:
52.181198°
Longitude:
-113.883003°
Elevation:
2985 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.313°
DME Information
Channel:
053X
Frequency:
111.600 MHz
ID: 85119
6G
DME
111.600 MHz
Red Deer
Location
Latitude:
52.181198°
Longitude:
-113.883003°
Elevation:
2985 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.313°
DME Information
Channel:
053X
Frequency:
111.600 MHz
ID: 85119
YQF
NDB
0.320 MHz
Red Deer
Location
Latitude:
52.128300°
Longitude:
-113.899002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.309°
ID: 95803
YQF
NDB
0.320 MHz
Red Deer
Location
Latitude:
52.128300°
Longitude:
-113.899002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.309°
ID: 95803
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