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NAVAID classes

Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000650

VOR, VORTAC, and TACAN aids are classed according to their operational use. The three classes of NAVAIDs are:

a. T- Terminal.

b. L- Low altitude.

c. H- High altitude.

NOTE: The normal service range for T, L, and H class aids is found in the AIM. Certain operational requirements make it necessary to use some of these aids at greater service ranges than specified. Extended range is made possible through flight inspection determinations. Some aids also have lesser service range due to location, terrain, frequency protection, etc. Restrictions to service range are listed in the Chart Supplement.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-AVN-000650
FieldAviation and air traffic control
ReferencesFAA Pilot/Controller Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000650",
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  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "VOR, VORTAC, and TACAN aids are classed according to their operational use. The three classes of NAVAIDs are:\n\na. T- Terminal.\n\nb. L- Low altitude.\n\nc. H- High altitude.\n\nNOTE: The normal service range for T, L, and H class aids is found in the AIM. Certain operational requirements make it necessary to use some of these aids at greater service ranges than specified. Extended range is made possible through flight inspection determinations. Some aids also have lesser service range due to location, terrain, frequency protection, etc. Restrictions to service range are listed in the Chart Supplement.",
  "references": [
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/navaid-classes/"
}

Record 650 of 1,122 in Aviation and air traffic control terminology (MLC-0104). Request the full dataset.