Dear Members and Operators,
As you know, both Steinbach airports (CJB3 and CKK7) will be switching over to 122.95 with MF designation on Thursday May 14th, 2026. There is, however, an important matter to take note of: This change will only appear in the CFS on July 9th, 2026 (the following AIRAC cycle). Until then, this only shows up as a NOTAM.
The reason behind this discrepancy is a miscommunication between Transport Canada and Nav Canada along the process. Each aeronautical publication has to be adjusted individually, and a change in the AIM does not automatically change the AIRAC (hence CFS and other NavCanada documents). This means that unfortunately we will continue to see the old frequency on Nav Canada publications for another 56 days until July 9th. Only the NOTAM is the official public document that informs pilots of this change. Nevertheless, the frequency change will happen on Thursday May 14th.
Nav Canada controllers are aware of this, and will remind pilots of the MF frequency when flying in the vicinity of Steinbach.
Our recommendation:
It is imperative to review your NOTAMs before any aviation activity, even for a local flight or circuit practice. We also ask that you would share this with as many other pilots as possible to ensure most pilots receive this communication. We also recommend monitoring 122.7 if your aircraft is equipped with a second radio for some time after the frequency change.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out.
Regards,
Bardia Salimkhani
President
Steinbach Flying Club
