What is a VOR?

The VOR system is avaiable in three different types of navigational aids (NAVAIDs): VOR, VOR/DME and VORTAC.  A VOR provides magnetic bearing information to and from the station.  When DME is installed with the VOR then it is known as a VOR/DME.  When military tactical air navigation (TACAN) equipment is installed with the VOR then it is known as a VORTAC.  DME is always integrated into VORTAC. [click to continue…]