Which field is 17 miles away from Magnolia VORTAC along radial 220?

Which field is 17 miles away from Magnolia VORTAC along radial 220?

• A. Hawkins Field
• B. John Bell Williams
• C. Monroe
• D. Magnolia VORTAC

Answer: (B)

Radials from a VORTAC are straight lines extending from the station in a defined magnetic direction. “Along radial 220” means the line from Magnolia VORTAC at a magnetic bearing of 220°. The distance given, 17 nautical miles, tells you how far along that line the field should be. So you’re looking for the airport that sits about 17 NM southwest of Magnolia VORTAC on the 220-degree line. The field that matches that location is John Bell Williams Airport. The other options don’t lie on that specific line at that distance on the chart, so they don’t fit the described bearing and distance.

Radials from a VORTAC are straight lines extending from the station in a defined magnetic direction. “Along radial 220” means the line from Magnolia VORTAC at a magnetic bearing of 220°. The distance given, 17 nautical miles, tells you how far along that line the field should be. So you’re looking for the airport that sits about 17 NM southwest of Magnolia VORTAC on the 220-degree line. The field that matches that location is John Bell Williams Airport. The other options don’t lie on that specific line at that distance on the chart, so they don’t fit the described bearing and distance.