BGS VORTAC: Big Spring, TX · 117.20

The Big Spring VORTAC (BGS) transmits on 117.20 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 119X, from 2,670 ft MSL in Big Spring, Texas. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency117.20 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel119X

TypeVORTAC

StatusOperational

Elevation2,670 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation11°E1965 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCFort Worth

Service Volume: VOR Low (VL)

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 18,000 ft ATH70 NM

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from BGS, using the station’s own 11°E alignment.

KBPG Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle AirportBig SpringR-180 · 11 NM 63F Stanton Municipal AirportStantonR-223 · 21 NM T88 Colorado City AirportColorado CityR-069 · 29 NM KLUV Lamesa Municipal AirportLamesaR-304 · 31 NM KSNK Winston FieldSnyderR-045 · 33 NM KMDD Midland AirparkMidlandR-225 · 38 NM

Nearby VORs

MAF MidlandVORTAC · 112.60 · R-227 · 42 NM SJT San AngeloVORTAC · 115.10 · R-128 · 80 NM LBB LubbockVORTAC · 109.20 · R-334 · 82 NM ABI AbileneVORTAC · 113.70 · R-075 · 82 NM TQA TuscolaVOR/DME · 114.85 · R-085 · 85 NM HOB HobbsVORTAC · 111.00 · R-269 · 92 NM

More VORs in Texas, or plan a route through BGS in the Route Planner.

BGS VORTAC · Big Spring

Station

Service Volume: VOR Low (VL)

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs