TUS VORTAC: Tucson, AZ · 116.00

The Tucson VORTAC (TUS) transmits on 116.00 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 107X, from 2,671 ft MSL in Tucson, Arizona. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency116.00 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel107X

TypeVORTAC

StatusRestrictedSee FAA Remarks

Elevation2,671 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation12°E1995 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 050-080 BYD 30 NM BLW 11500 FT; 066-076 BYD 40 NM BLW 11500 FT; 066-076 BYD 48 NM; 077-131 BYD 40 NM; 141-164 BYD 40 NM; 191-231 BYD 40 NM; 245-249 BYD 40 NM; 275-285; 290-300 BYD 40 NM BLW 8000 FT; 290-300 BYD 52 NM; 330-341 BYD 40 NM BLW 9000 FT; 330-341 BYD 52 NM; 342-065 BYD 40 NM; 350-020 BYD 30 NM BLW 13000 FT.
TACAN AZM UNUSBL 050-080 BYD 30 NM BLW 11500 FT; 155-165 BYD 35 NM BLW 13000 FT; 350-020 BYD 30 NM BLW 13000 FT.
DME UNUSBL 050-080 BYD 30 NM BLW 11500 FT; 155-165 BYD 35 NM BLW 13000 FT; 350-020 BYD 30 NM BLW 13000 FT.

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

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-318TUS0.7 NM - ON RUNUP PAD NE OF TWY A17

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from TUS, using the station’s own 12°E alignment.

KTUS Tucson International AirportTucsonR-303 · 1.7 NM KRYN Ryan FieldTucsonR-270 · 14 NM KAVQ Marana Regional AirportMaranaR-309 · 24 NM E95 Benson Municipal Airport/Paul Kerchum FieldBensonR-089 · 29 NM KMZJ Pinal AirparkMaranaR-308 · 33 NM E77 San Manuel AirportSan ManuelR-011 · 35 NM

Nearby VORs

OLS NogalesVOR/DME · 114.65 · R-163 · 41 NM FHU LibbyVOR/DME · 113.60 · R-125 · 42 NM TFD StanfieldVORTAC · 114.80 · R-302 · 69 NM DUG DouglasVORTAC · 108.80 · R-107 · 77 NM IWA WillieVORTAC · 113.30 · R-321 · 82 NM SSO San SimonVORTAC · 115.40 · R-070 · 85 NM

More VORs in Arizona, or plan a route through TUS in the Route Planner.

TUS VORTAC · Tucson