Navigation & Radio at Thunder Bay Airport
CA
YQT
/
CYQT
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.200 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 50619
Ref: 1877
A/G
118.100 MHz
MF
ID: 50620
Ref: 1877
ATIS
128.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50621
Ref: 1877
CNTR
132.125 MHz
WINNIPEG CNTR
ID: 50622
Ref: 1877
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50623
Ref: 1877
RCO
122.500 MHz
WINNIPEG RDO
ID: 50624
Ref: 1877
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 50625
Ref: 1877
Navigation Aids
QT
NDB
0.332 MHz
Thunder Bay
Location
Latitude:
48.346699°
Longitude:
-89.433701°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.046°
ID: 92918
QT
NDB
0.332 MHz
Thunder Bay
Location
Latitude:
48.346699°
Longitude:
-89.433701°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-3.046°
ID: 92918
UAU
TACAN
112.500 MHz
Mckay
Location
Latitude:
48.373600°
Longitude:
-89.329002°
Elevation:
682 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.113°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 94780
UAU
TACAN
112.500 MHz
Mckay
Location
Latitude:
48.373600°
Longitude:
-89.329002°
Elevation:
682 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.113°
DME Information
Channel:
072X
Frequency:
112.500 MHz
ID: 94780
YQT
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Thunder Bay
Location
Latitude:
48.253899°
Longitude:
-89.437599°
Elevation:
1641 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.027°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 95812
YQT
VORTAC
114.100 MHz
Thunder Bay
Location
Latitude:
48.253899°
Longitude:
-89.437599°
Elevation:
1641 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-3.027°
DME Information
Channel:
088X
Frequency:
114.100 MHz
ID: 95812
ZQT
NDB
0.263 MHz
Superior
Location
Latitude:
48.395901°
Longitude:
-89.223999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.180°
ID: 96096
ZQT
NDB
0.263 MHz
Superior
Location
Latitude:
48.395901°
Longitude:
-89.223999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-3.180°
ID: 96096
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