Barnes VOR - Westfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 09.717 W 072° 42.981
18T E 688651 N 4670281
The Barnes Vortac operated from the field at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport at 110 Airport Road Westfield, MA. It is easily observed and photographed from the observation deck adjacent to Papps Bar and Grill.
Waymark Code: WMX628
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member elyob
Views: 7

Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport is a joint public and military airport owned by the City of Westfield. It supports general aviation and has Barnes Regional Airport has two FAA-approved flight schools. It is also the home of the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard.

The observation deck is located at N42 7.593 W72 42.179

Technical details of the VOR from: (visit link)

BAF
BARNES VORTAC
WESTFIELD/SPRINGFIELD, MA

Location
Lat/Long: 42-09-43.053N / 072-42-58.318W (42.1619592/-72.7161994)
Elevation: 266.5 ft.
Variation: 14W (1980)

Operational Characteristics
Type: VORTAC
Class: L-VORTAC
Frequency: 113.00
TACAN channel: 077X
Altitude code: L (low)
Use at high altitude: yes
Hours of operation: 24
Voice ID: no
Morse ID: -... .- ..-.
Station call name: BURLINGTON RADIO
NOTAM facility: BAF
Owner: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMIN
Operator: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMIN
Common system usage: yes
For public use: yes
Reference: [Web Link]

NavAid Type: Radio Frequency

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