How many radial path identifiers are listed for V555?

How many radial path identifiers are listed for V555?

• A. 3
• B. 2
• C. 4
• D. 1

Answer: (B)

Airways defined by VORs are laid out as straight segments between navigational aids, and each segment is defined by a radial from a VOR. The number of radial path identifiers shown equals the number of segments along the route. For V555, there are two segments between VORs, so two radials are listed. That’s why the correct count is two. If it were only one, the route would be a single leg with no continuation; three or four would indicate additional segments or waypoints not part of this airway.

Airways defined by VORs are laid out as straight segments between navigational aids, and each segment is defined by a radial from a VOR. The number of radial path identifiers shown equals the number of segments along the route.

For V555, there are two segments between VORs, so two radials are listed. That’s why the correct count is two. If it were only one, the route would be a single leg with no continuation; three or four would indicate additional segments or waypoints not part of this airway.