Navigation & Radio at Fort Yukon Airport
US
FYU
/
PFYU
Radio Frequencies
10
Navigation Aids
2
Radio Frequencies
AWOS
125.800 MHz
AWOS 3
ID: 58719
Ref: 5429
CNTR
135.000 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 58720
Ref: 5429
CNTR
135.000 MHz
ANCHORAGE CNTR
ID: 58720
Ref: 5429
CTAF
122.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 58721
Ref: 5429
CTAF
122.500 MHz
CTAF
ID: 58721
Ref: 5429
FSS
122.100 MHz
FAIRBANKS RDO
ID: 58722
Ref: 5429
FSS
122.100 MHz
FAIRBANKS RDO
ID: 58722
Ref: 5429
INFO
125.300 MHz
EIELSON RANGE CON
ID: 58723
Ref: 5429
MISC
114.400 MHz
TWEB
ID: 58724
Ref: 5429
INFO
125.300 MHz
EIELSON RANGE CON
ID: 58723
Ref: 5429
Navigation Aids
FTO
NDB
0.242 MHz
Yukon River
Location
Latitude:
66.580002°
Longitude:
-145.212997°
Elevation:
433 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
24.159°
ID: 88178
FYU
VORTAC
114.400 MHz
Fort Yukon
Location
Latitude:
66.574303°
Longitude:
-145.276993°
Elevation:
425 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
24.143°
DME Information
Channel:
091X
Frequency:
114.400 MHz
ID: 88220
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