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SYA VORTAC · Shemya

Shemya, Alaska · 109.00 MHz

The Shemya VORTAC (SYA) transmits on 109.00 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 27X, from 67 ft MSL in Shemya, Alaska. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency109.00 MHz
TACAN/DME Channel27X
TypeVORTAC
StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks
Elevation67 ft MSL
Magnetic Variation3°E1985 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

  • VORTAC UNMON 0300-1100Z++ MON-SAT; ALL DAY SUN & HOL.
  • TACAN AZM UNUSBL 289-029.
  • VOR UNUSBL 289-029.
  • DME UNUSBL 289-029; 035-045; 057-085 BYD 35 NM.

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

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-096SYA1.8 NM - TWY IN FRONT OF TWR

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