noun
- a navigational aid used to help aircraft or ships determine their position and course
Usage: aviation; nautical
Examples
- The pilot relied on the navaid to navigate through the fog.
- GPS has largely replaced traditional navaids in modern aviation.
- The lighthouse served as an important navaid for ships entering the harbor.
- Air traffic control directed the aircraft to use the VOR navaid for approach.
- Maritime navaids include buoys, beacons, and radio signals.
- The airport’s navaid system was upgraded to improve landing safety.