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RQZ VORTAC · Rocket

Huntsville, Alabama · 112.20 MHz

The Rocket VORTAC (RQZ) transmits on 112.20 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 59X, from 1,198 ft MSL in Huntsville, Alabama. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency112.20 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel59X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation1,198 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation2°E1965 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCMemphis (Low), Atlanta (High)

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

  • TACAN AZM UNUSBL 000-024 BYD 20 NM BLW 4000 FT; 025-089 BYD 6 NM; 038-116 BYD 40 NM; 090-159 BYD 20 NM BLW 3500 FT; 260-295 BYD 6NM; 308-315 BYD 8 NM; 316-359 BYD 20 NM BLW 3500 FT.
  • DME UNUSBL 000-024 BYD 20 NM BLW 4000 FT, 025-089 BYD 6 NM BLW 5500 FT, 038-116 BYD 40 NM; 090-159 BYD 20 NM BLW 3500 FT.
  • VOR UNUSBL 034-039 BYD 40 NM; 038-116 BYD 40 NM; 186-189 BYD 40 NM; 190-215.

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 RQZ, using the station’s own 2°E alignment.

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