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About how far away can a pilot normally receive a VOR signal at 1,000 feet AGL?

  1. 10 to 15 miles
  2. 80 to 90 miles
  3. 130 to 140 miles
  4. 40 to 45 miles
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Correct answer: 40 to 45 miles

Reception range is about 40 to 45 miles at 1,000 feet AGL. It increases with altitude.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 16: Navigation — Very High Frequency (VHF) Omnidirectional Range, page 409

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026