BQU VOR/DME: Bullion, NV · 115.85

The Bullion VOR/DME (BQU) transmits on 115.85 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 105Y, from 6,466 ft MSL in Elko, Nevada. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency115.85 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel105Y

TypeVOR/DME

StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks

Elevation6,466 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation17°E1975 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCSalt Lake City

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

FAA Remarks

VOR UNUSBL 042-060 BYD 40 NM; 068-115 BYD 40 NM; 088-110 BYD 32 NM; 116-126 BYD 40 NM BLW 26000 FT; 127-135 BYD 40 NM; 144-154 BYD 40 NM; 187-225 BYD 40 NM; 287-295 BYD 40 NM; 325-332 BYD 40 NM.
DME UNUSBL 079-100 BYD 32 NM; 088-110 BYD 20 NM; 101-130 BYD 20 NM; 111-130 BYD 32 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 BQU, using the station’s own 17°E alignment.

KEKO Elko Regional AirportElkoR-323 · 4.2 NM

Nearby VORs

LWL WellsVOR/DME · 114.65 · R-040 · 42 NM BAM Battle MountainVORTAC · 112.20 · R-241 · 54 NM BVL BonnevilleVORTAC · 112.30 · R-074 · 91 NM LCU LucinVORTAC · 113.60 · R-050 · 94 NM ELY ElyVOR/DME · 113.95 · R-137 · 97 NM SDO Sod HouseVORTAC · 111.45 · R-274 · 110 NM

More VORs in Nevada, or plan a route through BQU in the Route Planner.

BQU VOR/DME · Bullion

Station

Service Volume: VOR Low (VL)

FAA Remarks

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs