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Aviation abbreviation

# tactical air navigational aid

TACAN

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of tactical air navigational aid

TACAN stands for tactical air navigational aid in FAA terminology.

### More about tactical air navigational aid

This abbreviation is used in air navigation. The English reference lists tactical air navigational aid with the abbreviation TACAN.

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

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