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Aviation abbreviation

# homing beacon

HB

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At a glance

## Meaning of homing beacon

HB stands for homing beacon in FAA terminology.

### More about homing beacon

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

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

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