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IOW VOR/DME · Iowa City

Iowa City, Iowa · 116.20 MHz

The Iowa City VOR/DME (IOW) transmits on 116.20 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 109X, from 767 ft MSL in Iowa City, Iowa. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency116.20 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel109X
TypeVOR/DME
StatusOperational
Elevation767 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation5°E1965 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCChicago

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from IOW, using the station’s own 5°E alignment.

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