Definition
VECTOR
A heading issued to an aircraft to provide navigational guidance by radar.
- See: ICAO term RADAR VECTORING
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.227 — § 91.227 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment performance requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.176 — § 91.176 Straight-in landing operations below DA/DH or MDA using an enhanced flight vision system (EFVS) under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.185 — § 91.185 IFR operations: Two-way radio communications failure.
- 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
4 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.