Meteorology

Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS)

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

Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) 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 Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS)?

In this glossary, Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) refers to: A continuous broadcast of recorded aerodrome information, including weather, runways and NOTAMs, provided to reduce controller-pilot communication workload.

How is Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Pilote : ATIS Lima, information Bravo recopiée, piste 27 en service, QNH 1016, température 22, demande mise en route."

Why does Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) matter in aviation?

Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) 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 Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS)?

Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) belong to?

In this glossary, Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS) 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.

Localized term

Service automatique d'information terminale (ATIS)

Localized example

Pilote : ATIS Lima, information Bravo recopiée, piste 27 en service, QNH 1016, température 22, demande mise en route.

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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