MFE VOR/DME: McAllen, TX · 117.20

The McAllen VOR/DME (MFE) transmits on 117.20 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 119X, from 95 ft MSL in McAllen, Texas. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency117.20 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel119X

TypeVOR/DME

StatusOperational

Elevation95 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation9°E1965 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCHouston

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

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-331MFE.6 NM ON CARGO RAMP.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

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

KMFE McAllen Miller International AirportMcAllenR-039 · 0.2 NM KTXW Mid Valley AirportWeslacoR-080 · 14 NM KEBG South Texas International at Edinburg AirportEdinburgR-013 · 17 NM KHRL Valley International AirportHarlingenR-075 · 32 NM 67R Rio Grande City Municipal AirportRio Grande CityR-286 · 36 NM

Nearby VORs

HRL HarlingenVOR/DME · 113.65 · R-075 · 32 NM BRO BrownsvilleVORTAC · 116.30 · R-099 · 49 NM ALI AliceVOR · 114.50 · R-358 · 95 NM LRD LaredoVORTAC · 117.40 · R-312 · 101 NM CRP Corpus ChristiVORTAC · 115.50 · R-013 · 112 NM

More VORs in Texas, or plan a route through MFE in the Route Planner.

MFE VOR/DME · McAllen

Station

Service Volume: High Altitude (H)

VOR Receiver Checkpoints

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs