Non-Directional Beacon(NDB)

Definition

A ground-based radio transmitter that broadcasts on low/medium frequencies used with the aircraft ADF receiver. NDB approaches are the most basic type of non-precision approach but are being phased out.

Related Terms

Non-Precision Approach

An instrument approach with lateral guidance but no electronic glidepath. VOR, N...

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