Navigation & Radio at Sudbury Airport
CA
YSB
/
CYSB
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
127.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50314
Ref: 1897
CNTR
135.500 MHz
TORONTO CNTR
ID: 50315
Ref: 1897
MF
125.500 MHz
rdo
ID: 50313
Ref: 1897
RCO
123.475 MHz
LONDON RDO
ID: 50317
Ref: 1897
Navigation Aids
SB
NDB
0.362 MHz
Sudbury
Location
Latitude:
46.648102°
Longitude:
-80.922798°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.243°
ID: 93407
SB
NDB
0.362 MHz
Sudbury
Location
Latitude:
46.648102°
Longitude:
-80.922798°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
-10.243°
ID: 93407
YSB
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Sudbury
Location
Latitude:
46.629200°
Longitude:
-80.798103°
Elevation:
1120 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-10.300°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 95830
YSB
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Sudbury
Location
Latitude:
46.629200°
Longitude:
-80.798103°
Elevation:
1120 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
-10.300°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 95830
ZSB
NDB
0.344 MHz
Noranda
Location
Latitude:
46.683399°
Longitude:
-80.749298°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.339°
ID: 96110
ZSB
NDB
0.344 MHz
Noranda
Location
Latitude:
46.683399°
Longitude:
-80.749298°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
-10.339°
ID: 96110
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