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Aviation abbreviation

# radar responder beacon

RACON

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At a glance

## Meaning of radar responder beacon

RACON stands for radar responder beacon in FAA terminology.

### More about radar responder beacon

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists radar responder beacon with the abbreviation RACON.

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

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