Listening to the JFK ATIS on Fri. afternoon, Aug. 30. I heard an expression I haven't heard before. Some aircraft could expect "Local (Global) Positioning to Rwy 13L". The voice said either local or global, very hard to understand. In any case, I was surprised that any aircraft would be vectored for VOR 13L at JFK with a low ceiling partially blocking the lead-in lights. Why were 13L approaches in use and what is local or global positioning? It must involve GPS. Thanks for any explanation.
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