English Explanatory Dictionary

marker beacon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of VHF radiobeacon which radiates in a tight cone pattern extending vertically from the transmitter; now generally only used to mark specific points along an ILS or IGS approach path, but formerly also commonly used to mark reporting points along en route airways.

Word forms

marker beacon marker beacons
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