HLN
Offline · Showing Saved Content

HLN VORTAC · Helena

Helena, Montana · 117.70 MHz

The Helena VORTAC (HLN) transmits on 117.70 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 124X, from 3,826 ft MSL in Helena, Montana. 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
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation3,826 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation12°E2025 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCSalt Lake City

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 039-054 BYD 35 NM BLO 12000 FT; 074-084 BYD 40 NM BLO28000 FT; 086-090 BYD 40 NM; 091-101 BYD 40 NM BLO 18000 FT; 102-108 BYD 47 NM; 102-108BYD 40 NM BLO 10800 FT; 109-169 BYD 25 NM BLO 17000 FT; 166-258 BYD 40 NM; 169-189 BYD 25 NM BLO 13500 FT; 189-234 BYD 25 NM BLO 13500 FT; 207-217 BYD 22 NM BLO13000 FT;234-274 BYD 25 NM BLO12500 FT; 259-263 BYD 40 NM BLO 13000 FT; 259-279 BYD 60 NM BLO 18000 FT; 259-279 BYD 65 NM BLO 28000 FT; 280-293 BYD 40 NM; 294-304 BYD 87 NM; 298-308 BYD 40 NM BLO 15500 FT; 309-334 BYD 40 NM;335-345 BYD 56 NM; 335-345 BYD 40 NM BLO 9500 FT;
  • TACAN AZM UNUSBL 039-074 BYD 35 NM BLO 13000 FT; 109-154 BYD 15 NM; 154-169 BYD 15 NM BLO 17000 FT; 169-189 BYD 25 NM BLO 13500 FT; 189-214 BYD 15 NM; 214-254 BYD 15 NM BLO 17500 FT; 204-354 BYD 25 BLO 14000 FT; 324-039 BYD 25 NM BLO 13000 FT.
  • DME UNUSBL 035-070 BYD 35 NM BLO 13000 FT; 105-210 BYD 25 NM; 109-154 BYD 25 NM; 109-214 BYD 20 NM BLO 12000 FT; 109-214 BYD 15 NM BLO 11000 FT; 154-169 BYD 25 NM BLO 17000 FT;165-185 BYD 25 NM BLO 13500 FT; 189-214 BYD 25 NM; 207-217 22 NM BLO 13000 FT; 214-254 BYD 25 NM BLO 17000 FT; 214-254 BYD 15 NM BLO 12000 FT; 250-300 BYD 25 NM BLW 14000 FT; 320-035 BYD 25 NM BLW 13000 FT.
  • VOR UNUSBL CONTINUED: 342-359 BYD 40 NM; 360-069 BYD 40 NM.

Verbatim from NASR. Radials are magnetic, from the station. UNUSBL = Unusable · BYD = Beyond · BLW = Below · BLO = 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-242HLN0.7 NM ON TAXIWAY E ON SOUTH SIDE OF RY 27.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from HLN, using the station’s own 12°E alignment.

Nearby VORs

More VORs in Montana, or plan a route through HLN in the Route Planner.