Navigation & Radio at Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport
CA
YXY
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CYXY
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
9
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
125.250 MHz
Automatic Terminal Information System
ID: 311340
Ref: 1970
GND
121.900 MHz
Whitehorse Ground, 15-05Z
ID: 50609
Ref: 1970
MF
118.300 MHz
Whitehorse Radio, 05-15Z, 5nm below 5400ASL
ID: 50607
Ref: 1970
PAL
132.100 MHz
Edmonton Control
ID: 50606
Ref: 1970
RCO
123.275 MHz
Whitehorse Radio (FISE), (E)
ID: 50608
Ref: 1970
TWR
118.300 MHz
Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
ID: 50611
Ref: 1970
TWR
236.600 MHz
Whitehorse Tower, (E), 15-05Z
ID: 311339
Ref: 1970
VDF
118.300 MHz
VHF Direction Findinf
ID: 50610
Ref: 1970
Navigation Aids
JB
NDB
0.236 MHz
Laberge
Location
Latitude:
60.948898°
Longitude:
-135.138000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
24.079°
ID: 89439
JB
NDB
0.236 MHz
Laberge
Location
Latitude:
60.948898°
Longitude:
-135.138000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
24.079°
ID: 89439
PJ
NDB
0.329 MHz
Robinson
Location
Latitude:
60.439400°
Longitude:
-134.860992°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
23.545°
ID: 92461
PJ
NDB
0.329 MHz
Robinson
Location
Latitude:
60.439400°
Longitude:
-134.860992°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
23.545°
ID: 92461
XY
NDB
0.302 MHz
Whitehorse
Location
Latitude:
60.772800°
Longitude:
-135.104996°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
24.028°
ID: 95590
XY
NDB
0.302 MHz
Whitehorse
Location
Latitude:
60.772800°
Longitude:
-135.104996°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
24.028°
ID: 95590
YXY
VOR-DME
116.600 MHz
Whitehorse
Location
Latitude:
60.618900°
Longitude:
-135.139008°
Elevation:
5285 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
23.574°
DME Information
Channel:
113X
Frequency:
116.600 MHz
ID: 95912
ZXY
NDB
0.353 MHz
Klondike
Location
Latitude:
60.636101°
Longitude:
-135.011002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
23.594°
ID: 96158
ZXY
NDB
0.353 MHz
Klondike
Location
Latitude:
60.636101°
Longitude:
-135.011002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
23.594°
ID: 96158
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