Meaning & use

omnirange

noun·Advanced

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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