TCS VORTAC: Truth or Consequences, NM · 112.70

The Truth or Consequences VORTAC (TCS) transmits on 112.70 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 74X, from 4,905 ft MSL in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency112.70 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel74X

TypeVORTAC

StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks

Elevation4,905 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation13°E1965 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCAlbuquerque

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 026-053 BYD 40 NM; 061-067 BYD 40 NM; 070-080 BYD 40 NM BLW 24000 FT; 081-087 BYD 40 NM; 088-101 BYD 40 NM BLW 18000 FT; 152-164 BYD 40 NM; 176-187 BYD 40 NM BLW 8000 FT; 176-187 BYD 68 NM; 193-196 BYD 40 NM; 198-203 BYD 40 NM; 209-231 BYD 40 NM BLW 12000 FT; 209-231 BYD 64 NM BLW 18000 FT; 232-254 BYD 40 NM; 255-265 BYD 40 NM BLW 23000 FT; 267-288 BYD 40 NM; 289-299 BYD 40 NM BLW 18000 FT; 300-348 BYD 40 NM; 351-353 BYD 40 NM; 354-004 BYD 40 NM BLW 18000 FT.

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

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-154TCS3.1 NM - ON TWY A 2000 FT FM APCH END RWY 31

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from TCS, using the station’s own 13°E alignment.

KTCS Truth or Consequences Municipal AirportTruth or ConsequencesR-158 · 2.8 NM E05 Hatch Municipal AirportHatchR-161 · 38 NM

Nearby VORs

SVC Silver CityVOR/DME · 115.75 · R-216 · 59 NM DMN DemingVORTAC · 108.60 · R-182 · 63 NM ONM SocorroVORTAC · 116.80 · R-007 · 67 NM CUS ColumbusVOR/DME · 111.20 · R-177 · 89 NM EWM NewmanVORTAC · 112.40 · R-134 · 95 NM ELP El PasoVORTAC · 115.20 · R-137 · 102 NM

More VORs in New Mexico, or plan a route through TCS in the Route Planner.

TCS VORTAC · Truth or Consequences