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LFT VORTAC · Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · 109.80 MHz

The Lafayette VORTAC (LFT) transmits on 109.80 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 35X, from 36 ft MSL in Lafayette, Louisiana. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency109.80 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel35X
TypeVORTAC
StatusOperational
Elevation36 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation3°E1990 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCHouston

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

  • TACAN AZM UNUSBL 295-320 BLW 4000 FT.

Verbatim from NASR. Radials are magnetic, from the station. UNUSBL = Unusable · 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-025LFT1.4 NM TWY J RUN UP AREA 22L.
Ground · R-039LFT.8 NM ON TWY B RUN UP AREA RWY 29.
Ground · R-341LFT0.9 NM ON TWY B RUN UP AREA RWY 11.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from LFT, using the station’s own 3°E alignment.

Nearby VORs

More VORs in Louisiana, or plan a route through LFT in the Route Planner.