1. a radio navigation system that provides bearing information to aircraft from a ground-based transmitter
Usage: aviation

Examples

• The pilot tuned to the omnirange frequency to determine the aircraft’s position.
• Air traffic control directed the plane to follow the omnirange bearing to the airport.
• The omnirange station broadcasts signals in all directions to guide aircraft navigation.
• Before GPS, pilots relied heavily on omnirange systems for accurate positioning.
• The flight instructor explained how to read the omnirange indicator on the instrument panel.