Navigation & Radio at Castlegar/West Kootenay Regional Airport
CA
YCG
/
CYCG
Radio Frequencies
4
Navigation Aids
8
Radio Frequencies
ATF
122.100 MHz
ATF
ID: 49983
Ref: 1689
CNTR
134.200 MHz
VANCOUVER CNTR
ID: 49982
Ref: 1689
RCO
126.700 MHz
KAMLOOPS RDO
ID: 49984
Ref: 1689
RDO
122.100 MHz
RDO
ID: 49985
Ref: 1689
Navigation Aids
CG
NDB
0.227 MHz
Castlegar
Location
Latitude:
49.447201°
Longitude:
-117.574997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
17.043°
ID: 86712
CG
NDB
0.227 MHz
Castlegar
Location
Latitude:
49.447201°
Longitude:
-117.574997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
17.043°
ID: 86712
EF
NDB
0.206 MHz
Champion
Location
Latitude:
49.256100°
Longitude:
-117.635002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
17.017°
ID: 87674
EF
NDB
0.206 MHz
Champion
Location
Latitude:
49.256100°
Longitude:
-117.635002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
17.017°
ID: 87674
XCG
DME
110.100 MHz
Castlegar
Location
Latitude:
49.252201°
Longitude:
-117.663002°
Elevation:
1695 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
17.020°
DME Information
Channel:
038X
Frequency:
110.100 MHz
ID: 95546
XCG
DME
110.100 MHz
Castlegar
Location
Latitude:
49.252201°
Longitude:
-117.663002°
Elevation:
1695 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
17.020°
DME Information
Channel:
038X
Frequency:
110.100 MHz
ID: 95546
YK
NDB
0.269 MHz
Brilliant
Location
Latitude:
49.325298°
Longitude:
-117.635002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
17.030°
ID: 95709
YK
NDB
0.269 MHz
Brilliant
Location
Latitude:
49.325298°
Longitude:
-117.635002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
17.030°
ID: 95709
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