FAI VORTAC: Fairbanks, AK · 108.60

The Fairbanks VORTAC (FAI) transmits on 108.60 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 23X, from 1,526 ft MSL in Fairbanks, Alaska. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency108.60 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel23X

TypeVORTAC

StatusOperational

Elevation1,526 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation21°E2010 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

TACAN AZM UNUSBL 065-100 BYD 30 NM; 270-330 BYD 10 NM BLW 10000 FT; 270-330 BYD 30 NM.

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

VOR Receiver Checkpoints

For the 30-day VOR check under 14 CFR 91.171: within 4° at a ground checkpoint, 6° at an airborne one.

Ground · R-058FBK10.8 NM - SOUTH RAMP ADJ TO RWY 25 TOUCHDOWN

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from FAI, using the station’s own 21°E alignment.

FAI Fairbanks International AirportFairbanksR-056 · 4.1 NM 2Z5 Chena River Seaplane BaseFairbanksR-044 · 4.6 NM 95Z Bradley Sky-Ranch AirportNorth PoleR-078 · 16 NM ENN Nenana Municipal AirportNenanaR-221 · 31 NM AK7 Gold King Creek AirportFairbanksR-156 · 36 NM

Nearby VORs

ENN NenanaVORTAC · 115.80 · R-225 · 30 NM BIG Big DeltaVORTAC · 114.90 · R-107 · 76 NM

More VORs in Alaska, or plan a route through FAI in the Route Planner.

FAI VORTAC · Fairbanks