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Aviation abbreviation

# beacon

BCN

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of beacon

BCN stands for beacon in FAA terminology.

### More about beacon

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists beacon with the abbreviation BCN.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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