Navigation & Radio at Watson Lake Airport
CA
YQH
/
CYQH
Radio Frequencies
3
Navigation Aids
6
Radio Frequencies
ATF
122.100 MHz
MANDATORY FREQ
ID: 50887
Ref: 1868
RCO
126.700 MHz
WHITEHORSE RDO
ID: 50888
Ref: 1868
RDO
122.100 MHz
ARPT RDO
ID: 50889
Ref: 1868
Navigation Aids
QH
NDB
0.248 MHz
Watson Lake
Location
Latitude:
60.176899°
Longitude:
-128.845993°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
24.017°
ID: 92884
QH
NDB
0.248 MHz
Watson Lake
Location
Latitude:
60.176899°
Longitude:
-128.845993°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
24.017°
ID: 92884
XG
NDB
0.338 MHz
Lakeshore
Location
Latitude:
60.112801°
Longitude:
-128.798996°
Elevation:
2262 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
23.593°
ID: 95551
XG
NDB
0.338 MHz
Lakeshore
Location
Latitude:
60.112801°
Longitude:
-128.798996°
Elevation:
2262 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
23.593°
ID: 95551
YQH
VOR-DME
114.900 MHz
Watson Lake
Location
Latitude:
60.086399°
Longitude:
-128.858002°
Elevation:
2517 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
23.586°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 95806
YQH
VOR-DME
114.900 MHz
Watson Lake
Location
Latitude:
60.086399°
Longitude:
-128.858002°
Elevation:
2517 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
23.586°
DME Information
Channel:
096X
Frequency:
114.900 MHz
ID: 95806
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