Navigation & Radio at Havre-Saint-Pierre Airport

CA

YGV / CYGV
Radio Frequencies
3
Navigation Aids
4

Radio Frequencies

AWOS 125.950 MHz
AWOS
ID: 50386 Ref: 1751
RCO 122.000 MHz
QUEBEC RDO
ID: 50387 Ref: 1751
RDO 122.000 MHz
MF
ID: 50388 Ref: 1751

Navigation Aids

IGV DME
109.300 MHz

Havre St Pierre

Location

Latitude: 50.286900°
Longitude: -63.596100°
Elevation: 124 ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -21.278°

DME Information

Channel: 030X
Frequency: 109.300 MHz
ID: 89184
IGV DME
109.300 MHz

Havre St Pierre

Location

Latitude: 50.286900°
Longitude: -63.596100°
Elevation: 124 ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: LOW
Mag Var: -21.278°

DME Information

Channel: 030X
Frequency: 109.300 MHz
ID: 89184
YGV NDB
0.344 MHz

Havre St Pierre

Location

Latitude: 50.264801°
Longitude: -63.665100°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -21.264°
ID: 95683
YGV NDB
0.344 MHz

Havre St Pierre

Location

Latitude: 50.264801°
Longitude: -63.665100°
Elevation: N/A ft

Additional Info

Usage: LO
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -21.264°
ID: 95683

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