UKW VORTAC: Bowie, TX · 117.15

The Bowie VORTAC (UKW) transmits on 117.15 MHz, TACAN/DME channel 118Y, from 1,102 ft MSL in Bowie, Texas. From the FAA’s NASR data (cycle 2026-09-03); check the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs before you rely on it.

Station

Frequency117.15 MHz

TACAN/DME Channel118Y

TypeVORTAC

StatusOperational

Elevation1,102 ft MSL

Magnetic Variation6°E1995 Epoch

Hours24 Hours

ARTCCFort Worth

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

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Each field’s radial and distance from UKW, using the station’s own 6°E alignment.

0F2 Bowie Municipal AirportBowieR-024 · 4.6 NM KLUD Decatur Municipal AirportDecaturR-138 · 21 NM KXBP Bridgeport Municipal AirportBridgeportR-175 · 22 NM 35X Triple-Ace FieldDecaturR-136 · 22 NM T28 Cain AirportSlidellR-114 · 22 NM 09T Lazy G Bar Ranch AirportDecaturR-127 · 22 NM 76T Bishop AirportDecaturR-125 · 24 NM 21F Jacksboro Municipal AirportJacksboroR-216 · 25 NM

Nearby VORs

SPS Wichita FallsVORTAC · 112.70 · R-299 · 47 NM MQP MillsapVORTAC · 117.70 · R-184 · 49 NM FUZ RangerVORTAC · 115.70 · R-134 · 50 NM ADM ArdmoreVORTAC · 116.70 · R-033 · 52 NM TTT MaverickVOR/DME · 113.10 · R-129 · 56 NM CVE CowboyVOR/DME · 116.20 · R-124 · 60 NM

More VORs in Texas, or plan a route through UKW in the Route Planner.

UKW VORTAC · Bowie

Station

Service Volume: High Altitude (H)

Public Airports Within 40 NM

Nearby VORs