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Aviation abbreviation

# communications, navigation and surveillance

CNS

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of communications, navigation and surveillance

CNS stands for communications, navigation and surveillance in FAA terminology.

### More about communications, navigation and surveillance

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists communications, navigation and surveillance with the abbreviation CNS.

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

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