Landing information contained in the ATIS broadcast may be omitted if the pilot states which of the following?

• A. The weather in the area
• B. The altimeter setting
• C. The appropriate ATIS code
• D. The current runway in use

Answer: (C)

ATIS provides the current landing data you need, such as wind, altimeter, and the active runway. When you state the ATIS code, you’re confirming you’ve received that information. With that acknowledgment, ATC doesn’t have to repeat the landing data in your clearance because you already have it, which reduces radio chatter and keeps clearance concise during busy operations. The weather, altimeter, and active runway are all part of what ATIS conveys, so they don’t need to be recited again just because you’ve heard them; the ATIS code proves you’ve got the latest information and allows ATC to proceed with the rest of the clearance.