MEM VORTAC: Memphis, TN · 117.50

The Memphis VORTAC (MEM) transmits on 117.50 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 122X, from 363 ft MSL in Memphis, Tennessee. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency117.50 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel122X

TypeVORTAC

StatusOperational

Elevation363 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation1°E2000 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCMemphis

Service Volume: High Altitude (H)

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 14,500 ft ATH40 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 MEM, using the station’s own 1°E alignment.

KMEM Memphis International AirportMemphisR-010 · 1.8 NM KOLV Olive Branch AirportOlive BranchR-102 · 9.9 NM M01 General Dewitt Spain AirportMemphisR-342 · 12 NM H75 Hernando Village AirparkHernandoR-190 · 13 NM MS9 Eagles Ridge AirportHernandoR-164 · 14 NM KAWM West Memphis Municipal AirportWest MemphisR-299 · 14 NM 2M8 Charles W. Baker AirportMillingtonR-008 · 16 NM KNQA Millington-Memphis AirportMillingtonR-014 · 21 NM

Nearby VORs

HLI Holly SpringsVORTAC · 112.40 · R-120 · 28 NM GQE GilmoreVOR/DME · 113.00 · R-309 · 31 NM UJM MarvellVOR/DME · 113.65 · R-231 · 43 NM JBR JonesboroVOR/DME · 115.85 · R-329 · 60 NM MKL McKellarVOR/DME · 114.85 · R-055 · 63 NM OTB TupeloVOR/DME · 109.80 · R-128 · 75 NM

More VORs in Tennessee, or plan a route through MEM in the Route Planner.

MEM VORTAC · Memphis

Station

Service Volume: High Altitude (H)

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs