Victor Airway
What is victor airway?
A Victor airway is a low-altitude airway defined by VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) radials, forming an established highway in the sky for navigation. Pilots get on the airway by flying directly to a VOR station or intercepting a specific radial along their route, then follow it to maintain air traffic separation and safety. Think of it as a marked road between VOR stations that keeps everyone organized in low-altitude airspace.
Also known as: V-route, low-altitude airway, federal airway
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