Practice question

What is the operational function of an Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) broadcast at major airports?

To continuously broadcast recorded non-control information (weather, runways, active approaches) to incoming and departing flights, reducing frequency congestion
To transmit automated taxi instructions directly to the aircraft autopilot
To provide real-time radar coordinates of nearby traffic
To play music to passengers during boarding delay times

Answer: A — To continuously broadcast recorded non-control information (weather, runways, active approaches) to incoming and departing flights, reducing frequency congestion

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