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MVC VORTAC · Monroeville

Monroeville, Alabama · 116.80 MHz

The Monroeville VORTAC (MVC) transmits on 116.80 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 115X, from 420 ft MSL in Monroeville, Alabama. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency116.80 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel115X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation420 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation4°E1965 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCAtlanta

Service Volume: VOR Low (VL)

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 18,000 ft ATH70 NM

FAA Remarks

  • VOR UNUSBL 015-025 BYD 55 NM; 035-075 BYD 40 NM; 080-090 BYD 40 NM; 105-115 BYD 40 NM; 120-125 BYD 40 NM; 130-135 BYD 40 NM; 140-145 BYD 47 NM; 150-155 BYD 40 NM; 160-165 BYD 40 NM; 170-175 BYD 40 NM; 185-190 BYD 40 NM; 200-203 BYD 48 NM; 204-210 BYD 40 NM; 245-260 BYD 40 NM; 265-270 BYD 51 NM BLW 6500 FT; 271-275 BYD 40 NM; 285-290 BYD 40 NM; 315-320 BYD 40 NM; 355-360 BYD 40 NM.

Verbatim from NASR. Radials are magnetic, from the station. UNUSBL = Unusable · BYD = Beyond · BLW = Below.

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-196MVC0.6 NM RY 03 RUNUP AREA/TURNAROUND PAD.

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from MVC, using the station’s own 4°E alignment.

Nearby VORs

More VORs in Alabama, or plan a route through MVC in the Route Planner.