Plain English Meaning

A ground-based radio navigation station near Yakima, Washington, that pilots can fly to, fly from, or use as a reference point on a published route or arrival.

Full Definition

A specific VHF Omnidirectional Range navigation station located at Yakima, Washington, used as a fix or waypoint on instrument procedures including STARs serving the Pacific Northwest. Like any VOR, it transmits a signal that allows aircraft to determine their bearing to or from the station, and on charts it is identified by name and the three-letter identifier YKM.

Context Anchor

Seen on and arrival when a uses the Yakima navigation station as a waypoint or .