Navigation & Radio at Edmonton International Airport
CA
YEG
/
CYEG
Radio Frequencies
11
Navigation Aids
10
Radio Frequencies
AAS
118.300 MHz
TWR VFR ADVSY SVC
ID: 50389
Ref: 1717
APP
118.300 MHz
APP
ID: 50390
Ref: 1717
ARR
120.500 MHz
ARR
ID: 50391
Ref: 1717
ATIS
128.000 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50392
Ref: 1717
CLD
124.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 50393
Ref: 1717
DEP
133.650 MHz
DEP
ID: 50394
Ref: 1717
FSS
122.500 MHz
RDO
ID: 50395
Ref: 1717
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 50396
Ref: 1717
INFO
122.950 MHz
EXEC FLT CTR
ID: 50398
Ref: 1717
INFO
123.000 MHz
FLT TECH AVN INC
ID: 50397
Ref: 1717
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 50399
Ref: 1717
Navigation Aids
YEG
VORTAC
117.600 MHz
Edmonton
Location
Latitude:
53.185600°
Longitude:
-113.866997°
Elevation:
2557 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
16.507°
DME Information
Channel:
123X
Frequency:
117.600 MHz
ID: 95655
YEG
VORTAC
117.600 MHz
Edmonton
Location
Latitude:
53.185600°
Longitude:
-113.866997°
Elevation:
2557 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
16.507°
DME Information
Channel:
123X
Frequency:
117.600 MHz
ID: 95655
ZAB
NDB
0.215 MHz
Leduc
Location
Latitude:
53.243099°
Longitude:
-113.488998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.410°
ID: 95961
ZAB
NDB
0.215 MHz
Leduc
Location
Latitude:
53.243099°
Longitude:
-113.488998°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.410°
ID: 95961
ZEG
NDB
0.379 MHz
Nisku
Location
Latitude:
53.395302°
Longitude:
-113.495003°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.442°
ID: 96000
ZEG
NDB
0.379 MHz
Nisku
Location
Latitude:
53.395302°
Longitude:
-113.495003°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
TERMINAL
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.442°
ID: 96000
ZET
NDB
0.292 MHz
Devon
Location
Latitude:
53.353298°
Longitude:
-113.672997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.486°
ID: 96004
ZET
NDB
0.292 MHz
Devon
Location
Latitude:
53.353298°
Longitude:
-113.672997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.486°
ID: 96004
ZZD
NDB
0.308 MHz
Calmar
Location
Latitude:
53.255001°
Longitude:
-113.660004°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.463°
ID: 96173
ZZD
NDB
0.308 MHz
Calmar
Location
Latitude:
53.255001°
Longitude:
-113.660004°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
16.463°
ID: 96173
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