Meteorology

Automatic Terminal Information Service

A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

Quick answer: A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

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Quick answer

A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

Why it matters

Automatic Terminal Information Service matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Automatic Terminal Information Service?

In this glossary, Automatic Terminal Information Service refers to: A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

How is Automatic Terminal Information Service used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilot: Copied ATIS Lima, information Bravo, runway 27 in use, QNH 1016, temperature 22, request start-up."

Why does Automatic Terminal Information Service matter in aviation?

Automatic Terminal Information Service matters because it supports clear communication in Meteorology contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Automatic Terminal Information Service?

Automatic Terminal Information Service is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Automatic Terminal Information Service belong to?

In this glossary, Automatic Terminal Information Service is grouped under Meteorology. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

Operational example

Pilot: Copied ATIS Lima, information Bravo, runway 27 in use, QNH 1016, temperature 22, request start-up.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Meteorology

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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