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Aviation abbreviation

# VHF Omnidirectional Range

ABBR · Navigation

At a glance

## Meaning of VHF Omnidirectional Range

A VHF radio-navigation beacon providing azimuth information.

### More about VHF Omnidirectional Range

A VOR allows suitable airborne equipment to determine a radial relative to the ground station.

It does not provide distance by itself, though it can be paired with DME. The station's published status, coverage and the aircraft's equipment must be considered when using its indications.

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