Navigation & Radio at Prince George Airport
CA
YXS
/
CYXS
Radio Frequencies
9
Navigation Aids
5
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
128.725 MHz
Automatic Terminal Information Service , 14-07Z
ID: 311336
Ref: 1966
AWOS
128.725 MHz
Automatic Weather Observation Station, 07-14Z
ID: 50874
Ref: 1966
GND
121.900 MHz
Prince George Ground, 14-07Z
ID: 50873
Ref: 1966
MF
118.300 MHz
Prince George Radio, 07-14Z, 5nm below 5500ASL
ID: 50871
Ref: 1966
PAL
133.800 MHz
Vancouver Control
ID: 50872
Ref: 1966
RCO
118.300 MHz
Williams Lake Radio, 07-14Z
ID: 50875
Ref: 1966
RCO
122.100 MHz
Pacific Radio (FISE)
ID: 311337
Ref: 1966
RCO
126.700 MHz
Prince George Radio (FISE)
ID: 311338
Ref: 1966
TWR
118.300 MHz
Prince George Tower, 14-07Z, (V)
ID: 50876
Ref: 1966
Navigation Aids
XS
NDB
0.272 MHz
Prince George
Location
Latitude:
53.828300°
Longitude:
-122.653999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
20.069°
ID: 95574
XS
NDB
0.272 MHz
Prince George
Location
Latitude:
53.828300°
Longitude:
-122.653999°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
20.069°
ID: 95574
YXS
VOR-DME
112.300 MHz
Prince George
Location
Latitude:
53.894199°
Longitude:
-122.456001°
Elevation:
4051 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
20.057°
DME Information
Channel:
070X
Frequency:
112.300 MHz
ID: 95910
ZXS
NDB
0.260 MHz
Northwood
Location
Latitude:
53.967499°
Longitude:
-122.690002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
20.109°
ID: 96156
ZXS
NDB
0.260 MHz
Northwood
Location
Latitude:
53.967499°
Longitude:
-122.690002°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
20.109°
ID: 96156
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