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The VORTAC is a combination between antennas for Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range, VOR, and Tactical Air Navigation, TACAN. Both systems allow for precise navigation from any compass direction within 100-200 nautical miles to directly over the beacon on the west side of the airfield.
190115-F-VD028-0002.JPG Photo By: 2nd Lt. Andrew Fisher

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Two 12 FTW T-6 Texan IIs takeoff from the west runway in sight of the Randolph VORTAC, Jan. 15, 2019, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The system provides precise navigation even in night and inclement weather operations. The VORTAC is a combination between antennas for Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range, VOR, and Tactical Air Navigation, TACAN. Both systems allow for precise navigation from any compass direction within 100-200 nautical miles to directly over the beacon on the west side of the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Andrew Fisher)


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