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EKN VORTAC · Elkins

Elkins, West Virginia · 114.20 MHz

The Elkins VORTAC (EKN) transmits on 114.20 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 89X, from 2,160 ft MSL in Elkins, West Virginia. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency114.20 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel89X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation2,160 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation7°W1985 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCWashington

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 081-148 BYD 32 NM BLW 9000 FT; 149-193; 273-039 BYD 12 NM BLW 6000 FT.
  • DME UNUSBL 081-148 BYD 32 NM BLW 9000 FT; 149-193; 273-039 BYD 12 NM BLW 6000 FT; 335-357 BYD 12 NM BLW 5000 FT; 335-357 BYD 27 NM BLW 6000 FT.
  • VOR UNUSBL 045-100 BYD 40 NM; 195-210 BYD 40 NM BLW 8000 FT; 195-210 BYD 57 NM; 211-225 BYD 40 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 EKN, using the station’s own 7°W alignment.

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