Federal Aviation Administration

Navigation Programs - Ground-Based Navigation - VOR

Ground-Based Navigation - VOR

VOR
Description

The Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR) is a ground-based electronic system that provides azimuth information for high and low altitude routes and airport approaches.

 

 

Objectives

  • To maintain a highly reliable, safe, and efficient ground-based navigation system through relocation or conversion to Doppler configuration of VOR facilities.
  • VOR relocations underway.
  • Doppler conversions ongoing.

Acquisition Lead:

  • VOR - Greg Rugila

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