Meaning & use
omnirange
A radio navigation system, also called VOR, that broadcasts directional signals so aircraft can determine their bearing.
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The pilot tuned to the local omnirange station to confirm the aircraft's heading before landing.
Older aircraft relied on omnirange beacons for navigation before satellite systems became standard.
A note on using this word
Omnirange is short for "VHF omnidirectional range," a ground-based aid still used in aviation navigation.
Words with a similar meaning
VOR
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