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CDB VORTAC · Cold Bay

Cold Bay, Alaska · 112.60 MHz

The Cold Bay VORTAC (CDB) transmits on 112.60 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 73X, from 99 ft MSL in Cold Bay, Alaska. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency112.60 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel73X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation99 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation10°E2020 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 094-129 BYD 30 NM BLW 9000 FT; 164-199 BYD 20 NM BLW 14000 FT; 164-199 BYD 35 NM; 349-009 BLW 10000 FT; 349-009 BYD 15 NM.
  • TACAN AZM UNUSBL 094-129 BYD 30 NM BLW 9000 FT; 164-199 BYD 20 NM BLW 14000 FT; 164-199 BYD 35 NM; 269-279 BYD 20 NM.
  • DME UNUSBL 094-129 BYD 30 NM BLW 9000 FT; 164-199 BYD 20 NM BLW 14000 FT; 164-199 BYD 35 NM; 269-279 BYD 20 NM.

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from CDB, using the station’s own 10°E alignment.

Z87 Blinn Lake Seaplane BaseCold BayR-133 · 1.2 NMCDB Cold Bay AirportCold BayR-145 · 3.9 NMKVC King Cove AirportKing CoveR-107 · 20 NMKFP False Pass AirportFalse PassR-211 · 33 NM

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