Which statement about ATIS broadcasts is correct?

Which statement about ATIS broadcasts is correct?

• A. ATIS broadcasts are continuous and concern noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas
• B. ATIS broadcasts provide live clearance instructions from ATC
• C. ATIS broadcasts include only weather observations
• D. ATIS broadcasts are updated once per day

Answer: (A)

ATIS is an automated, continuous broadcast that provides non-control information for busy terminal areas. It gives pilots the current weather, winds, altimeter, active runway, and other pertinent airport information so you can plan before contacting ATC. It does not carry live clearance instructions—those are obtained from ATC separately after listening to the ATIS. It’s not limited to weather alone; while weather is included, ATIS also covers runway in use, available approaches, NOTAMs, and similar details. Updates happen when conditions change, not just once per day, so the information is refreshed as needed.

ATIS is an automated, continuous broadcast that provides non-control information for busy terminal areas. It gives pilots the current weather, winds, altimeter, active runway, and other pertinent airport information so you can plan before contacting ATC. It does not carry live clearance instructions—those are obtained from ATC separately after listening to the ATIS. It’s not limited to weather alone; while weather is included, ATIS also covers runway in use, available approaches, NOTAMs, and similar details. Updates happen when conditions change, not just once per day, so the information is refreshed as needed.