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Glossary/ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
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ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)

A continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information at busier airports, including current weather, active runways, NOTAMs, and other operational details. Each update is assigned a letter identifier (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc.) so pilots and controllers can confirm the pilot has the latest information.

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