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Aviation abbreviation

# Area Navigation

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of Area Navigation

Area navigation allowing flight along specified paths within the system's capability.

### More about Area Navigation

RNAV can use suitable navigation information to follow routes not confined to a direct path between individual ground stations.

Required accuracy and operational conditions depend on the specification. RNAV is not a promise that an aircraft can safely or legally follow any line selected on a map.

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