 Hence, a STAR connects the en-route phase with the approach phase of the flight.A typical STAR consists of a set of starting points, called transitions, and a description of routes (typically via VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) radio beacons and airway intersections) from each of these transitions to a point near the destination airport, from where the aircraft can undertake an instrument approach (IAP) or be vectored for a final approach by terminal air traffic control.Not all airports have published STARs, but most relatively large or hard to reach (e.g., in a mountainous area) airports do.