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BIG VORTAC · Big Delta

Delta Junction Ft Greely, Alaska · 114.90 MHz

The Big Delta VORTAC (BIG) transmits on 114.90 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 96X, from 1,230 ft MSL in Delta Junction Ft Greely, Alaska. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency114.90 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel96X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation1,230 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation23°E2005 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCAnchorage

Service Volume: High Altitude (H)

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 14,500 ft ATH40 NM
14,500 ft to 60,000 ft ATH100 NM
18,000 ft to 45,000 ft ATH130 NM

FAA Remarks

  • VOR UNUSBL 055-080 BYD 15 NM BLW 7000 FT; 260-279 BYD 10 NM.

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from BIG, using the station’s own 23°E alignment.

D66 Delta Junction AirportDelta JunctionR-334 · 2.7 NM5BK Black Rapids AirportBlack RapidsR-165 · 28 NM

Nearby VORs

FAI FairbanksVORTAC · 108.60 · R-287 · 76 NMENN NenanaVORTAC · 115.80 · R-270 · 94 NMGKN GulkanaVOR/DME · 115.60 · R-153 · 111 NM

More VORs in Alaska, or plan a route through BIG in the Route Planner.