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 …

What Is VOR in Aviation, and How Does It Work? VOR stands for very high frequency omni-directional range and is a navigation aid for pilots. Let's review how it works.

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 …

Even with RNAV everywhere, VOR approaches are still worth knowing. They show up as backup procedures, they’re common in training and checkrides, and they force you to fly a “real” non …

Jul 23, 2025 · VOR operates in the 108.0 MHz–117.95 MHz band to provide aircraft avionics ability to determine the azimuth (direction/compass heading) the aircraft would have to fly to …

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 …

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.

Pilots identify a VOR by pulling the “squelch” knob out and adjusting volume on the nav radio until the VOR morse code or voice identification can be confirmed.

Dec 21, 2025 · One of those systems is a VOR. But what is it? Well, the VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) system has guided pilots since the 1950s and is still actively used as …