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Marker beacon

A low-powered transmitter that directs its signal upward in a small, fan-shaped pattern. Used along the flight path when approaching an airport for landing, marker beacons indicate both aurally and visually when the air…

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Marker beacon

Definition

  • A low-powered transmitter that directs its signal upward in a small, fan-shaped pattern. Used along the flight path when approaching an airport for landing, marker beacons indicate both aurally and visually when the aircraft is directly over the faci

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023