Navigation & Radio at Goose Bay Airport

CA

YYR / CYYR
Radio Frequencies
13
Navigation Aids
5

Radio Frequencies

ATIS 128.100 MHz
ATIS
ID: 50656 Ref: 1985
CLD 118.100 MHz
CLNC DEL
ID: 50657 Ref: 1985
CNTR 120.400 MHz
GANDER CNTR
ID: 50658 Ref: 1985
FBO 122.900 MHz
Wooward Aviation (Esso)
ID: 75560 Ref: 1985
GND 121.900 MHz
GND
ID: 50659 Ref: 1985
MIL 129.300 MHz
Ranger Base
ID: 50660 Ref: 1985
OPS 129.850 MHz
WING OPS
ID: 50661 Ref: 1985
PAL 120.400 MHz
Gander Centre
ID: 311367 Ref: 1985
PMSV 344.600 MHz
PMSV
ID: 50662 Ref: 1985
RCO 123.475 MHz
Halifax Radio (FISE)
ID: 50663 Ref: 1985
RDR 119.900 MHz
PAR
ID: 50664 Ref: 1985
TML 119.500 MHz
Goose Bay Terminal
ID: 50655 Ref: 1985
TWR 119.100 MHz
TWR
ID: 50665 Ref: 1985

Navigation Aids

UYR TACAN
110.300 MHz

Goose

Location

Latitude: 53.319698°
Longitude: -60.416500°
Elevation: 200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -23.391°

DME Information

Channel: 040X
Frequency: 110.300 MHz
ID: 95009
UYR TACAN
110.300 MHz

Goose

Location

Latitude: 53.319698°
Longitude: -60.416500°
Elevation: 200 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -23.391°

DME Information

Channel: 040X
Frequency: 110.300 MHz
ID: 95009
YR NDB
0.257 MHz

Goose

Location

Latitude: 53.337898°
Longitude: -60.365700°
Elevation: 160 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -23.400°
ID: 95818
YR NDB
0.257 MHz

Goose

Location

Latitude: 53.337898°
Longitude: -60.365700°
Elevation: 160 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: MEDIUM
Mag Var: -23.400°
ID: 95818
YYR VOR-DME
117.300 MHz

Goose

Location

Latitude: 53.319801°
Longitude: -60.294601°
Elevation: 92 ft

Additional Info

Usage: BOTH
Power: HIGH
Mag Var: -23.395°

DME Information

Channel: 120X
Frequency: 117.300 MHz
ID: 95926

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