VOR
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-001106
A ground-based electronic navigation aid transmitting very high frequency navigation signals, 360 degrees in azimuth, oriented from magnetic north. Used as the basis for navigation in the National Airspace System. The VOR periodically identifies itself by Morse Code and may have an additional voice identification feature. Voice features may be used by ATC or FSS for transmitting instructions/information to pilots.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-001106 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Expansions | Very high frequency omnidirectional range station |
| References | AIM; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
| See also | Navigational aid |
Record as JSON
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