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FCM VOR/DME · Flying Cloud

Minneapolis, Minnesota · 117.70 MHz

The Flying Cloud VOR/DME (FCM) transmits on 117.70 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 124X, from 900 ft MSL in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency117.70 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel124X
TypeVOR/DME
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation900 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation1°E2010 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCMinneapolis

Service Volume: Low Altitude (L)

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 18,000 ft ATH40 NM

FAA Remarks

  • VOR UNUSBL 290-305 BLW 4000 FT.
  • DME UNUSBL 290-305 BLW 4000 FT.

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from FCM, using the station’s own 1°E alignment.

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