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Aviation abbreviation

# North American Aerospace Defense Command

NORAD

ABBR · Operations

At a glance

## Meaning of North American Aerospace Defense Command

NORAD stands for North American Aerospace Defense Command in FAA terminology.

### More about North American Aerospace Defense Command

This abbreviation is used in flight operations. The English reference lists North American Aerospace Defense Command with the abbreviation NORAD.

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

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