Navigation & Radio at Fort Nelson Airport
CA
YYE
/
CYYE
Radio Frequencies
8
Navigation Aids
3
Radio Frequencies
ATIS
125.650 MHz
ID: 311344
Ref: 1975
MF
122.500 MHz
Nelson Radio, 5nm below 4300ASL
ID: 50230
Ref: 1975
PAL
132.870 MHz
Edmonton Centre
ID: 50231
Ref: 1975
PAL
134.850 MHz
Edmonton Centre
ID: 311345
Ref: 1975
PAL
290.600 MHz
Edmonton Centre
ID: 311346
Ref: 1975
RADIO
122.500 MHz
Nelson Radio, (E)
ID: 50232
Ref: 1975
RCO
123.550 MHz
Edmonton Radio, (E)
ID: 50234
Ref: 1975
VDF
122.500 MHz
ID: 50233
Ref: 1975
Navigation Aids
YE
NDB
0.382 MHz
Fort Nelson
Location
Latitude:
58.795799°
Longitude:
-122.723000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.295°
ID: 95652
YE
NDB
0.382 MHz
Fort Nelson
Location
Latitude:
58.795799°
Longitude:
-122.723000°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
MEDIUM
Mag Var:
22.295°
ID: 95652
YYE
VOR-DME
112.900 MHz
Fort Nelson
Location
Latitude:
58.891701°
Longitude:
-123.015999°
Elevation:
2040 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
22.362°
DME Information
Channel:
076X
Frequency:
112.900 MHz
ID: 95918
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