Navigation & Radio at Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
CA
YWG
/
CYWG
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
12
Radio Frequencies
ARR
119.500 MHz
ARR
ID: 50752
Ref: 1946
ATIS
120.200 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50753
Ref: 1946
CLD
121.300 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 50754
Ref: 1946
DEP
119.900 MHz
DEP
ID: 50755
Ref: 1946
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50757
Ref: 1946
MIL
131.400 MHz
Military operations
ID: 50760
Ref: 1946
MIL
308.800 MHz
Military operations
ID: 311334
Ref: 1946
PMSV
34.460 MHz
PMSV
ID: 50761
Ref: 1946
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 50762
Ref: 1946
TWR
125.400 MHz
Winnipeg tower - secondary (V)
ID: 311333
Ref: 1946
VFR ADV
121.000 MHz
Winnipeg advisory
ID: 50759
Ref: 1946
Navigation Aids
WG
NDB
0.248 MHz
Winnipeg
Location
Latitude:
49.899200°
Longitude:
-97.349197°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.228°
ID: 95404
WG
NDB
0.248 MHz
Winnipeg
Location
Latitude:
49.899200°
Longitude:
-97.349197°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
4.228°
ID: 95404
YWG
VORTAC
115.500 MHz
Winnipeg
Location
Latitude:
49.927799°
Longitude:
-97.239197°
Elevation:
820 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
4.164°
DME Information
Channel:
102X
Frequency:
115.500 MHz
ID: 95891
YWG
VORTAC
115.500 MHz
Winnipeg
Location
Latitude:
49.927799°
Longitude:
-97.239197°
Elevation:
820 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
4.164°
DME Information
Channel:
102X
Frequency:
115.500 MHz
ID: 95891
ZHT
NDB
0.236 MHz
Forks
Location
Latitude:
49.833900°
Longitude:
-97.144203°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.116°
ID: 96028
ZHT
NDB
0.236 MHz
Forks
Location
Latitude:
49.833900°
Longitude:
-97.144203°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.116°
ID: 96028
ZWG
NDB
0.287 MHz
Stoney
Location
Latitude:
49.989201°
Longitude:
-97.219704°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.149°
ID: 96147
ZWG
NDB
0.287 MHz
Stoney
Location
Latitude:
49.989201°
Longitude:
-97.219704°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.149°
ID: 96147
ZWN
NDB
0.201 MHz
Downs
Location
Latitude:
49.963902°
Longitude:
-97.321701°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.209°
ID: 96150
ZWN
NDB
0.201 MHz
Downs
Location
Latitude:
49.963902°
Longitude:
-97.321701°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.209°
ID: 96150
ZWW
NDB
0.215 MHz
Boine
Location
Latitude:
49.830002°
Longitude:
-97.257004°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.180°
ID: 96151
ZWW
NDB
0.215 MHz
Boine
Location
Latitude:
49.830002°
Longitude:
-97.257004°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
4.180°
ID: 96151
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