Navigation & Radio at Victoria International Airport
CA
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Radio Frequencies
14
Navigation Aids
4
Radio Frequencies
ARR
125.950 MHz
Victoria Arrivals
ID: 311363
Ref: 1979
ATIS
118.800 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50114
Ref: 1979
CLD
126.400 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 50115
Ref: 1979
DEP
133.850 MHz
Victoria Departures
ID: 311364
Ref: 1979
GND
121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50117
Ref: 1979
MF
119.700 MHz
Kamloops Radio, 08-14Z, 7nm below 2500ASL
ID: 50116
Ref: 1979
MIL
349.300 MHz
Stinger ops, 443 Squadron
ID: 50119
Ref: 1979
PVT ADV
122.850 MHz
Shell
ID: 311361
Ref: 1979
PVT ADV
122.950 MHz
ESSO
ID: 50118
Ref: 1979
RCO
119.700 MHz
Kamloops Radio (RAAS), 08-14Z
ID: 311365
Ref: 1979
RCO
122.375 MHz
Pacific Radio (FISE)
ID: 311366
Ref: 1979
TML
127.800 MHz
Victoria Terminal
ID: 50112
Ref: 1979
TWR
119.100 MHz
Victoria Tower (outer unless closed by ATIS)
ID: 50120
Ref: 1979
TWR
119.700 MHz
Victoria Tower (inner)
ID: 311362
Ref: 1979
Navigation Aids
MB
NDB
0.293 MHz
Mill Bay
Location
Latitude:
48.671700°
Longitude:
-123.535004°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.164°
ID: 90756
MB
NDB
0.293 MHz
Mill Bay
Location
Latitude:
48.671700°
Longitude:
-123.535004°
Elevation:
N/A ft
Additional Info
Usage:
LO
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.164°
ID: 90756
YJ
NDB
0.200 MHz
Victoria
Location
Latitude:
48.644199°
Longitude:
-123.399002°
Elevation:
63 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
LOW
Mag Var:
18.144°
ID: 95702
YYJ
VOR-DME
113.700 MHz
Victoria
Location
Latitude:
48.726898°
Longitude:
-123.484001°
Elevation:
1968 ft
Additional Info
Usage:
BOTH
Power:
HIGH
Mag Var:
18.169°
DME Information
Channel:
084X
Frequency:
113.700 MHz
ID: 95922
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