Navigation & Radio at Vancouver International Airport
CA
YVR
/
CYVR
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
15
Radio Frequencies
APP
128.600 MHz
APP
ID: 49974
Ref: 1941
ATIS
124.600 MHz
ATIS
ID: 49975
Ref: 1941
CLD
121.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 49976
Ref: 1941
DEP
126.125 MHz
DEP
ID: 49977
Ref: 1941
GND
121.700 MHz
GND
ID: 49978
Ref: 1941
RCO
123.150 MHz
PACIFIC RDO
ID: 49979
Ref: 1941
TWR
23.660 MHz
TWR
ID: 49981
Ref: 1941
TWR
118.700 MHz
TWR
ID: 49980
Ref: 1941
Navigation Aids
IMK
DME
111.100 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.196701°
Longitude:
-123.199997°
Elevation:
16 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.241°
DME Information
Channel:
048X
Frequency:
111.100 MHz
ID: 89250
IMK
DME
111.100 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.196701°
Longitude:
-123.199997°
Elevation:
16 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.241°
DME Information
Channel:
048X
Frequency:
111.100 MHz
ID: 89250
IRD
DME
111.900 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.202000°
Longitude:
-123.164001°
Elevation:
28 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.238°
DME Information
Channel:
056X
Frequency:
111.900 MHz
ID: 89319
IRD
DME
111.900 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.202000°
Longitude:
-123.164001°
Elevation:
28 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.238°
DME Information
Channel:
056X
Frequency:
111.900 MHz
ID: 89319
IVR
DME
109.500 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.188099°
Longitude:
-123.202003°
Elevation:
14 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.239°
DME Information
Channel:
032X
Frequency:
109.500 MHz
ID: 89384
IVR
DME
109.500 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.188099°
Longitude:
-123.202003°
Elevation:
14 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.239°
DME Information
Channel:
032X
Frequency:
109.500 MHz
ID: 89384
VR
NDB
0.266 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.172798°
Longitude:
-123.056999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
18.220°
ID: 95256
VR
NDB
0.266 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.172798°
Longitude:
-123.056999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
18.220°
ID: 95256
WC
NDB
0.332 MHz
White Rock
Location
Latitude:
49.003300°
Longitude:
-122.750000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.148°
ID: 95384
WC
NDB
0.332 MHz
White Rock
Location
Latitude:
49.003300°
Longitude:
-122.750000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.148°
ID: 95384
YVR
VORTAC
115.900 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.077202°
Longitude:
-123.149002°
Elevation:
17 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.209°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 95884
YVR
VORTAC
115.900 MHz
Vancouver
Location
Latitude:
49.077202°
Longitude:
-123.149002°
Elevation:
17 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.209°
DME Information
Channel:
106X
Frequency:
115.900 MHz
ID: 95884
ZVR
NDB
0.368 MHz
Sea Island
Location
Latitude:
49.191399°
Longitude:
-123.220001°
Elevation:
14 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.242°
ID: 96139
ZXE
NDB
0.356 MHz
Barnes
Location
Latitude:
52.161400°
Longitude:
-106.573997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.128°
ID: 96154
ZXE
NDB
0.356 MHz
Barnes
Location
Latitude:
52.161400°
Longitude:
-106.573997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.128°
ID: 96154
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