When is new ATIS released?

When is new ATIS released?

• A. When weather information changes hourly
• B. When ATC issues a NOTAM
• C. When the tower opens
• D. When new authorized weather information is received

Answer: (D)

ATIS provides the latest weather and airport information to pilots in a continuous broadcast. A new ATIS release occurs whenever new authorized weather information is received, such as updated METAR/TAF data or other official weather changes that could affect flight operations. This keeps pilots informed of current winds, visibility, cloud bases, altimeter, and any significant weather or operational notices. It isn’t tied to an hourly schedule, nor is it triggered by a NOTAM, and it doesn’t depend on the tower’s opening time. Therefore, the right trigger is receiving new authorized weather information.

ATIS provides the latest weather and airport information to pilots in a continuous broadcast. A new ATIS release occurs whenever new authorized weather information is received, such as updated METAR/TAF data or other official weather changes that could affect flight operations. This keeps pilots informed of current winds, visibility, cloud bases, altimeter, and any significant weather or operational notices. It isn’t tied to an hourly schedule, nor is it triggered by a NOTAM, and it doesn’t depend on the tower’s opening time. Therefore, the right trigger is receiving new authorized weather information.