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ORT VORTAC · Northway

Northway, Alaska · 116.30 MHz

The Northway VORTAC (ORT) transmits on 116.30 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 110X, from 1,779 ft MSL in Northway, Alaska. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency116.30 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel110X
TypeVORTAC
StatusOperational
Elevation1,779 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation17°E2005 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCAnchorage

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

FAA Remarks

  • TACAN AZM UNUSBL 342-037 BYD 30 NM BLW 10500 FT.
  • DME UNUSBL 342-037 BYD 30 NM BLW 10500 FT.

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from ORT, using the station’s own 17°E alignment.

ORT Northway AirportNorthwayR-315 · 1.0 NM3T4 Tetlin AirportTetlinR-286 · 20 NM6K8 Tok Junction AirportTokR-293 · 36 NM

More VORs in Alaska, or plan a route through ORT in the Route Planner.