Navigation & Radio at Gander International Airport / CFB Gander
CA
YQX
/
CYQX
Radio Frequencies
6
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
A/D
128.500 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 50515
Ref: 1881
ATIS
124.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50516
Ref: 1881
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50517
Ref: 1881
OPS
128.850 MHz
OUTCAST OPS
ID: 50518
Ref: 1881
RCO
126.700 MHz
HALIFAX RDO
ID: 50519
Ref: 1881
TWR
118.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 50520
Ref: 1881
Navigation Aids
IQX
DME
109.500 MHz
Gander
Location
Latitude:
48.950600°
Longitude:
-54.560299°
Elevation:
496 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-21.094°
DME Information
Channel:
032X
Frequency:
109.500 MHz
ID: 89311
IQX
DME
109.500 MHz
Gander
Location
Latitude:
48.950600°
Longitude:
-54.560299°
Elevation:
496 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-21.094°
DME Information
Channel:
032X
Frequency:
109.500 MHz
ID: 89311
QX
NDB
0.280 MHz
Gander
Location
Latitude:
48.964401°
Longitude:
-54.668201°
Elevation:
496 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-21.103°
ID: 92927
QX
NDB
0.280 MHz
Gander
Location
Latitude:
48.964401°
Longitude:
-54.668201°
Elevation:
496 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-21.103°
ID: 92927
YQX
VORTAC
112.700 MHz
Gander
Location
Latitude:
48.899700°
Longitude:
-54.534901°
Elevation:
600 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-21.078°
DME Information
Channel:
074X
Frequency:
112.700 MHz
ID: 95815
YQX
VORTAC
112.700 MHz
Gander
Location
Latitude:
48.899700°
Longitude:
-54.534901°
Elevation:
600 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-21.078°
DME Information
Channel:
074X
Frequency:
112.700 MHz
ID: 95815
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