Navigation & Radio at Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
CA
YXE
/
CYXE
Radio Frequencies
7
Navigation Aids
7
Radio Frequencies
A/D
119.900 MHz
APP/DEP
ID: 50508
Ref: 1957
A/G
118.300 MHz
MF SASKATOON RDO
ID: 50509
Ref: 1957
ATIS
128.400 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50510
Ref: 1957
CNTR
134.325 MHz
WINNIPEG CNTR
ID: 50511
Ref: 1957
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50512
Ref: 1957
RCO
122.500 MHz
EDMONTON RDO
ID: 50513
Ref: 1957
TWR
118.300 MHz
TWR
ID: 50514
Ref: 1957
Navigation Aids
XE
NDB
0.257 MHz
Saskatoon
Location
Latitude:
52.189701°
Longitude:
-106.814003°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.234°
ID: 95549
XE
NDB
0.257 MHz
Saskatoon
Location
Latitude:
52.189701°
Longitude:
-106.814003°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.234°
ID: 95549
YXE
VORTAC
116.200 MHz
Saskatoon
Location
Latitude:
52.181099°
Longitude:
-106.720001°
Elevation:
1700 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
12.191°
DME Information
Channel:
109X
Frequency:
116.200 MHz
ID: 95900
ZSK
NDB
0.201 MHz
Moonlake
Location
Latitude:
52.099998°
Longitude:
-106.662003°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.159°
ID: 96113
ZSK
NDB
0.201 MHz
Moonlake
Location
Latitude:
52.099998°
Longitude:
-106.662003°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
12.159°
ID: 96113
ZSS
NDB
0.397 MHz
Yellowhead
Location
Latitude:
52.241699°
Longitude:
-106.740997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.208°
ID: 96116
ZSS
NDB
0.397 MHz
Yellowhead
Location
Latitude:
52.241699°
Longitude:
-106.740997°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
12.208°
ID: 96116
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