A very high frequency omnidirectional range station (VOR) [1] is a type of short-range VHF radio navigation system for aircraft, enabling aircraft with a VOR receiver to determine the azimuth …

Feb 20, 2018 · Most VORs have distance measuring equipment (DME) or tactical air navigation equipment (TACAN) installed within the VOR station. When a VOR is collocated with DME, it's …

Nov 19, 2024 · VOR uses ground-based stations, airborne receivers, and radio signals to provide a navigation network that has safely guided pilots for many years. Let’s dive into how VOR works.

Sep 6, 2025 · VOR means very high frequency (VHF) omni-directional range. VOR navigation is a type of short-range radio navigation that airplane pilots use to determine their exact position …

Aug 19, 2025 · In order to enable VOR station-to-station navigation, two new geometrically larger VOR Standard Service Volumes (SSVs) are being implemented to provide VOR signal starting …

Learn how VORs (VHF Omnidirectional Range) work in aviation, including their types, uses, and limitations. Discover why VOR navigation remains a critical backup to GPS.

Aug 9, 2025 · VOR signals operate on line-of-sight principles, meaning terrain, buildings, or other structures can block or distort them. Signal strength diminishes with distance, particularly at …

This page aims to answer the question: How does a VOR work? VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) is radio frequency based Navigational Aid (NAVAID) system used to provide course …

Sep 14, 2023 · VOR systems are analog navigational systems that pilots can use if their main navigation approaches, GPS or ILS, are unavailable. VOR systems involve a ground station …

Jun 1, 2024 · In this article, we'll explain the new VOR service volumes, and review the legacy ones. Since 2016, the FAA has been decommissioning VORs across the US, as they move …