Element: Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)
Linked questions
medium
Referring to Figure 48, a remote pilot in command (RPIC) plans a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operation within the traffic pattern of this airport with an operating control tower. Regarding communications, what is the RPIC's first action?
easy
Referring to Figure 65, U.S. Airport Signs, which labeled sign is used to display the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) frequency?
medium
A remote pilot in command (PIC) plans to operate a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) within 3 nautical miles of a Class D airport with an operating control tower. While monitoring the appropriate frequencies prior to launch, the PIC notes that the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) identifier changes from 'Information Echo' to 'Information Foxtrot.' What is the most appropriate action for the PIC?
hard
You monitor the ATIS frequency prior to a proposed small UAS operation near a towered airport and record the following abbreviated report: INFO Z 1545Z WND 32010KT G18KT VIS 8SM CIG 040BKN TMP 22 DP 19 ALQ 2988 RWY 32R ARR RWY 14 DEP LAHSO R32R/R14 TWY A BTN B&C CLSD ADVS GND CNTR HV INFO Z According to this ATIS, which statement correctly interprets the active runway usage?
hard
Referring to the airport diagram (Figure 48), which depicts an airport with a control tower and multiple runways, the purpose of listening to the ATIS before a UAS operation nearby is primarily to obtain
easy
The Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) frequency shown next to an airport with an operating control tower on a VFR sectional chart is used to
medium
While planning a small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) operation in the vicinity of a towered airport, you monitor the ATIS frequency. The broadcast states: 'Information Bravo. Wind three five zero at one two. Visibility one zero. Altimeter three zero point zero five. Runway two seven departures and landings. Advise controller you have Bravo.' What is the altimeter setting reported in the ATIS?