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FSD VORTAC · Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · 115.00 MHz

The Sioux Falls VORTAC (FSD) transmits on 115.00 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 97X, from 1,571 ft MSL in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency115.00 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel97X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation1,571 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation9°E1965 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCMinneapolis

Service Volume: VOR High (VH)

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 14,500 ft ATH70 NM
14,500 ft to 60,000 ft ATH100 NM
18,000 ft to 45,000 ft ATH130 NM

FAA Remarks

  • VOR UNUSBL 160-170 BLW 4000 FT; 160-170 BYD 12 NM BLW 6600 FT; 320-360 BYD 20 NM BLW 4000 FT; 330-345 BYD 10 NM BLW 8000 FT; 335-345 BYD 32 NM BLW 12000 FT; 335-345 BYD 55 NM.

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

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-143FSD4.3 NM W SIDE OF E GEN AVN/FBO RAMP.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from FSD, using the station’s own 9°E alignment.

Nearby VORs

More VORs in South Dakota, or plan a route through FSD in the Route Planner.