Navigation & Radio at Windsor Airport
CA
YQG
/
CYQG
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
A/D
126.850 MHz
DETROIT APP/DEP
ID: 50439
Ref: 1867
A/G
124.700 MHz
MF
ID: 50440
Ref: 1867
AAS
134.300 MHz
VFR ADVSY
ID: 50441
Ref: 1867
ATIS
134.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50442
Ref: 1867
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 50443
Ref: 1867
RDO
126.700 MHz
LONDON RDO
ID: 50444
Ref: 1867
TWR
124.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 50445
Ref: 1867
Navigation Aids
QG
NDB
0.353 MHz
Windsor
Location
Latitude:
42.312801°
Longitude:
-82.868500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.163°
ID: 92883
QG
NDB
0.353 MHz
Windsor
Location
Latitude:
42.312801°
Longitude:
-82.868500°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.163°
ID: 92883
ZQG
NDB
0.398 MHz
Laurel
Location
Latitude:
42.243900°
Longitude:
-83.047501°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.062°
ID: 96093
ZQG
NDB
0.398 MHz
Laurel
Location
Latitude:
42.243900°
Longitude:
-83.047501°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-7.062°
ID: 96093
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