Plain English Meaning
The physical locations on the ground where VOR navigation radio transmitters are built. They look like small white domes or cones sitting in clear, open ground.
Full Definition
Ground-based locations where VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) navigation transmitters are installed. These sites broadcast radio signals pilots use for navigation and are recognizable on the ground by their distinctive white, cone-topped or disc-shaped antenna structures, often situated in open, flat areas free of obstructions that could interfere with signal transmission.
Context Anchor
Seen in navigation and collision-avoidance discussions, especially when pilots are warned that aircraft may gather near navigation stations.
Derivation
VOR stands for VHF Omnidirectional Range. 'Site' simply means the chosen ground location. The word comes from Latin situs, meaning '' or 'place where something is set.'