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Aviation abbreviation

# celestial navigation

CELNAV

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of celestial navigation

CELNAV stands for celestial navigation in FAA terminology.

### More about celestial navigation

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists celestial navigation with the abbreviation CELNAV.

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

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