Navigational aid

Navigational aid

Any visual or electronic device, airborne or on the surface of the earth, that provides point-to-point guidance information or position data to aircraft in flight.

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Industry/Domain: Aviation
Category: Air traffic control; Airport
Company: Transport Canada
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