BGR VORTAC: Bangor, ME · 114.80

The Bangor VORTAC (BGR) transmits on 114.80 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 95X, from 360 ft MSL in Bangor, Maine. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency114.80 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel95X

TypeVORTAC

StatusOperational

Elevation360 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation19°W1985 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCBoston

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

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-153BGR3.8 NM ON RUNUP AREA RY 33.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from BGR, using the station’s own 19°W alignment.

KBGR Bangor International AirportBangorR-156 · 2.9 NM PG1 Griffin FieldLevantR-309 · 4.7 NM 06B Lucky Landing Marina and Seaplane BaseGlenburnR-056 · 4.9 NM 0B2 Brewer AirportBrewerR-155 · 6.5 NM KOLD Dewitt Field - Old Town Municipal AirportOld TownR-071 · 11 NM 9B7 Hamlin's Marina & Seaplane BaseNewportR-291 · 16 NM 1B0 Dexter Regional AirportDexterR-321 · 18 NM 2B7 Pittsfield Municipal AirportPittsfieldR-278 · 22 NM

Nearby VORs

MLT MillinocketVOR/DME · 117.90 · R-038 · 47 NM AUG AugustaVOR/DME · 114.95 · R-251 · 50 NM ENE KennebunkVOR/DME · 117.10 · R-241 · 113 NM

More VORs in Maine, or plan a route through BGR in the Route Planner.

BGR VORTAC · Bangor

Station

Service Volume: VOR High (VH)

VOR Receiver Checkpoints

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs