Plain English Meaning

OKW is the short code used on charts and in flight plans to refer to a specific radio navigation station in Oklahoma. Pilots tune this station to fly toward it, away from it, or along a published airway that uses it.

Full Definition

OKW is the three-letter location identifier for the Outlaw VORTAC, a ground-based navigation aid located near Fort Sill, Oklahoma. A VORTAC transmits both VOR (bearing) and TACAN (bearing and distance) signals, allowing pilots to determine their position and track courses to or from the station.

Context Anchor

Seen on IFR charts and in IFR route planning, especially when a or charted route uses short letter identifiers for points.