Definition
VOR
A ground‐based electronic navigation aid transmitting very high frequency navigation signals, 360 degrees in azimuth, oriented from magnetic north. Used as the basis for navigation in the National Airspace System. The VOR periodically identifies itself by Morse Code and may have an additional voice identification feature. Voice features may be used by ATC or FSS for transmitting instructions/information to pilots.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.161 — § 91.161 Special awareness training required for pilots flying under visual flight rules within a 60-nautical mile radius of the Washington, DC VOR/DME.
- 14 CFR § 91.171 — § 91.171 VOR equipment check for IFR operations.
- 14 CFR § 91.1037 — § 91.1037 Large transport category airplanes: Turbine engine powered; Limitations; Destination and alternate airports.
- 14 CFR § 91.711 — § 91.711 Special rules for foreign civil aircraft.
- 14 CFR § 91.509 — § 91.509 Survival equipment for overwater operations.
- 14 CFR § 91.177 — § 91.177 Minimum altitudes for IFR operations.
- 14 CFR § 91.205 — § 91.205 Powered civil aircraft with standard U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.175 — § 91.175 Takeoff and landing under IFR.
- 14 CFR § 91.131 — § 91.131 Operations in Class B airspace.
9 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.