Navigation & Radio at Fort St John / North Peace Regional Airport
CA
YXJ
/
CYXJ
Radio Frequencies
5
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
A/G
118.500 MHz
MF ST JOHN RDO
ID: 50584
Ref: 1959
ATIS
128.500 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50585
Ref: 1959
CNTR
132.600 MHz
EDMONTON CNTR
ID: 50586
Ref: 1959
FSS
118.500 MHz
RDO
ID: 50587
Ref: 1959
RCO
122.500 MHz
EDMONTON RDO
ID: 50588
Ref: 1959
Navigation Aids
XJ
NDB
0.326 MHz
Fort St.jJhn
Location
Latitude:
56.284401°
Longitude:
-120.845001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
Power:
Mag Var:
20.460°
ID: 95555
XJ
NDB
0.326 MHz
Fort St.jJhn
Location
Latitude:
56.284401°
Longitude:
-120.845001°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
Power:
Mag Var:
20.460°
ID: 95555
YXJ
VOR-DME
114.200 MHz
Fort St.jJhn
Location
Latitude:
56.284199°
Longitude:
-120.896004°
Elevation:
2674 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
Power:
Mag Var:
20.466°
DME Information
Channel:
089X
Frequency:
114.200 MHz
ID: 95903
ZXJ
NDB
0.246 MHz
Taylor
Location
Latitude:
56.183899°
Longitude:
-120.644997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
20.398°
ID: 96155
ZXJ
NDB
0.246 MHz
Taylor
Location
Latitude:
56.183899°
Longitude:
-120.644997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
20.398°
ID: 96155
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