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CDS VORTAC · Childress

Childress, Texas · 117.00 MHz

The Childress VORTAC (CDS) transmits on 117.00 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 117X, from 1,920 ft MSL in Childress, Texas. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency117.00 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel117X
TypeVORTAC
StatusOperational
Elevation1,920 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation10°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

FAA Remarks

  • VOR UNUSBL 215-225.

Verbatim from NASR. Radials are magnetic, from the station. UNUSBL = Unusable.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

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

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