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SSM VOR/DME · Sault Ste Marie

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan · 112.20 MHz

The Sault Ste Marie VOR/DME (SSM) transmits on 112.20 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 59X, from 687 ft MSL in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. 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
TypeVOR/DME
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation687 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation4°W1965 Epoch
Hours24 Hours
ARTCCMinneapolis

Service Volume: VOR High (VH)

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 14,500 ft ATH70 NM
14,500 ft to 60,000 ft ATH100 NM
18,000 ft to 45,000 ft ATH130 NM

FAA Remarks

  • VOR UNUSBL 007-034 BYD 40 NM; 052-095 BYD 40 NM; 085-105 BYD 10 NM BLW 5000 FT; 085-105 BYD 20 NM BLW 8000 FT; 124-134 BYD 40 NM; 157-167 BYD 40 NM BLW 2900 FT; 157-167 BYD 46 NM; 207-216 BYD 40 NM; 329-344 BYD 40 NM; 354-004 BYD 40 NM.

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 SSM, using the station’s own 4°W alignment.

Nearby VORs

More VORs in Michigan, or plan a route through SSM in the Route Planner.