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PCU VOR/DME · Picayune

Picayune, Mississippi · 113.95 MHz

The Picayune VOR/DME (PCU) transmits on 113.95 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 86Y, from 70 ft MSL in Picayune, Mississippi. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency113.95 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel86Y
TypeVOR/DME
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation70 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation5°E1965 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCHouston

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 011-055 BYD 40 NM BLW 8000 FT; 056-078 BYD 40 NM; 079-102 BYD 40 BLW 8000 FT; 103-140 BYD 40 NM; 220-010 BYD 40 NM; 285-305 BYD 6 NM BLW 4000 FT; 325-076 BYD 26 NM BLW 2500 FT.
  • DME UNUSBL 078-180 BYD 32 NM BLW 3000 FT; 331-064 BYD 27 NM BLW 4000 FT.

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from PCU, using the station’s own 5°E alignment.

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