BFF VORTAC: Scottsbluff, NE · 112.60

The Scottsbluff VORTAC (BFF) transmits on 112.60 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 73X, from 4,169 ft MSL in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency112.60 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel73X

TypeVORTAC

StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks

Elevation4,169 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation13°E1965 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCDenver

Service Volume: VOR High (VH)

Where the FAA protects this VOR’s signal off published routes (AIM 1-1-8). Heights are above the transmitter, not MSL. Published routes and procedures can use a VOR beyond these limits, and the remarks below can narrow them.

1,000 ft to 5,000 ft ATH40 NM

5,000 ft to 14,500 ft ATH70 NM

14,500 ft to 60,000 ft ATH100 NM

18,000 ft to 45,000 ft ATH130 NM

FAA Remarks

TACAN AZM UNUSBL 025-060 BYD 25 NM BLW 6300 FT; 310-025 BYD 25 NM BLW 6500 FT.
DME UNUSBL 025-060 BYD 25 NM BLW 6300 FT; 310-025 BYD 25 NM BLW 6500 FT.
VOR UNUSBL 062-072 BYD 40 NM; 129-145 BYD 40 NM BLW 7000 FT; 129-145 BYD 58 NM; 162-172 BYD 40 NM; 177-187 BYD 40 NM.

Verbatim from NASR. Radials are magnetic, from the station. UNUSBL = Unusable · BYD = Beyond · BLW = Below · AZM = Azimuth.

VOR Receiver Checkpoints

For the 30-day VOR check under 14 CFR 91.171: within 4° at a ground checkpoint, 6° at an airborne one.

Ground · R-240BFF5.1 NM ON NE EDGE RAMP OPPOSITE TERMINAL BLDG & W OF TWY TO RY 30.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from BFF, using the station’s own 13°E alignment.

KBFF Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig AirportScottsbluffR-244 · 5.2 NM KTOR Torrington Municipal AirportTorringtonR-276 · 32 NM KAIA Alliance Municipal AirportAllianceR-059 · 32 NM

Nearby VORs

AIA AllianceVOR/DME · 111.80 · R-059 · 32 NM TST ToadstoolVOR/DME · 113.40 · R-358 · 41 NM SNY SidneyVOR/DME · 115.90 · R-142 · 53 NM CYS CheyenneVORTAC · 113.10 · R-222 · 71 NM SAE SearleVOR/DME · 110.20 · R-108 · 90 NM IIP HipsherVOR/DME · 115.75 · R-289 · 91 NM

More VORs in Nebraska, or plan a route through BFF in the Route Planner.

BFF VORTAC · Scottsbluff