ATIS is the continuous broadcast of recorded ___ information.

• A. gate
• B. control
• C. noncontrol
• D. bird activity

Answer: (C)

ATIS is the continuous broadcast of recorded non-control information. This means it provides information pilots need to know for planning and operating, but it does not include ATC instructions or clearances. The broadcast typically covers current weather (winds, visibility, sky condition, temperature/dew point), the altimeter setting, which runway is in use, approach minima, and other operational notes such as NOTAMs relevant to the area. It’s updated as conditions change and is given a unique information letter (like Information Alpha) to help you confirm you have the latest data when you contact ATC. Because ATIS focuses on information that doesn’t require ATC control, content that would be considered control information isn’t part of ATIS. Gates or bird activity aren’t standard ATIS content, whereas the non-control information aspect is what defines ATIS.