BIS VOR/DME: Bismarck, ND · 115.65

The Bismarck VOR/DME (BIS) transmits on 115.65 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 103Y, from 1,854 ft MSL in Bismarck, North Dakota. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency115.65 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel103Y

TypeVOR/DME

StatusOperational

Elevation1,854 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation12°E1965 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCMinneapolis

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

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-262BIS3.0 NM TWY C5

Ground · R-275BIS4.2 NM TWY C1 APCH END RWY 13

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from BIS, using the station’s own 12°E alignment.

KBIS Bismarck Municipal AirportBismarckR-269 · 3.4 NM Y19 Mandan Municipal AirportMandanR-260 · 9.4 NM 6H8 Hazelton Municipal AirportHazeltonR-124 · 23 NM 7L2 Linton Municipal AirportLintonR-140 · 37 NM 5C8 Washburn Municipal AirportWashburnR-326 · 38 NM

Nearby VORs

LEM LemmonVOR · 111.40 · R-218 · 78 NM JMS JamestownVOR/DME · 114.50 · R-070 · 82 NM DIK DickinsonVORTAC · 112.90 · R-263 · 87 NM MOT MinotVOR/DME · 117.10 · R-333 · 93 NM DPR DupreeVOR/DME · 116.80 · R-192 · 110 NM

More VORs in North Dakota, or plan a route through BIS in the Route Planner.

BIS VOR/DME · Bismarck

Station

Service Volume: VOR Low (VL)

VOR Receiver Checkpoints

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs