CNM VORTAC: Carlsbad, NM · 116.30

The Carlsbad VORTAC (CNM) transmits on 116.30 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 110X, from 3,257 ft MSL in Carlsbad, New Mexico. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency116.30 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel110X

TypeVORTAC

StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks

Elevation3,257 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation12°E1965 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCAlbuquerque

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

TACAN AZM UNUSBL 300-325 BYD 9 NM BLW 6500 FT.
DME UNUSBL 300-325 BYD 9 NM BLW 6500 FT.
VOR UNUSBL 209-296 BYD 40 NM; 297-307 BYD 40 NM BLW 8500 FT; 297-307 BYD 60 NM; 308-322 BYD 40 NM BLW 7400 FT; 308-322 BYD 64 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 CNM, using the station’s own 12°E alignment.

KCNM Cavern City Air TerminalCarlsbadR-327 · 5.2 NM KATS Artesia Municipal AirportArtesiaR-329 · 38 NM

Nearby VORs

SFL Salt FlatVORTAC · 113.50 · R-223 · 53 NM HOB HobbsVORTAC · 111.00 · R-052 · 54 NM INK WinkVORTAC · 112.10 · R-102 · 55 NM PIO PinonVOR/DME · 113.95 · R-275 · 57 NM PEQ PecosVOR/DME · 116.50 · R-133 · 58 NM CME ChisumVORTAC · 116.10 · R-331 · 68 NM

More VORs in New Mexico, or plan a route through CNM in the Route Planner.

CNM VORTAC · Carlsbad

Station

Service Volume: VOR Low (VL)

FAA Remarks

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs