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How can I contact ATIS?
- 1200 G St NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005.
- +1 202-628-6380.
What is normally used for ATIS broadcasts?
A discrete VHF frequency shall, whenever practicable, be used for Voice-ATIS broadcasts. If a discrete frequency is not available, the transmission may be made on the voice channel(s) of the most appropriate terminal navigation aid(s), preferably a VOR, provided the range and readability are adequate.
How do I get D-ATIS?
Get Your ATIS By Text… Whether or not you register for PDC, ForeFlight helps you get in the air sooner with automated D-ATIS delivery at over 70 major U.S. airports. Just file an IFR or VFR flight plan through ForeFlight and the current ATIS will arrive via text message about 15 minutes before your departure time.
Is ATIS a Metar?
The ATIS has more information than just the METAR, so while the ceiling, wind and temperature information will look the same, the ATIS will include active runways, approaches and other important information the METAR omits. When you know what runway to expect, you can plan your approach into the airport.
What happens when a pilot is unable to receive the ATIS?
When a pilot is unable to receive the ATIS, issue the current weather, runway in use, approach/departure information, pertinent NOTAMs, and airport conditions. “Wind two five zero at one zero. Visibility one zero. Ceiling four thousand five hundred broken. Temperature three four. Dew point two eight.
What’s the minimum distance between parallel runway approaches?
Current procedures allow dependent parallel approaches to runways as close as 915 m (3000 ft) apart. The minimum distance between aircraft in the event of a deviation at 915 m (3 000 ft) runway spacing is greater than that for a spacing of 1 310 m (4 300 ft).
When do runway braking action reports are received?
When runway braking action reports are received that indicate runway braking is worse than that which is included in the current ATIS broadcast. When there is a change in any other pertinent data, such as runway change, instrument approach in use, new or canceled NOTAM s/ PIREP s update, etc.
What does attention all aircraft, information Charlie current mean?
“Attention all aircraft, information ALPHA current.” “Attention all aircraft, information BRAVO current. MICROBURST advisories in effect.” “Attention all aircraft, information CHARLIE current. Numerous flocks of ducks in the immediate vicinity of (name) airport, altitude unknown.”