What action should you take when the new ATIS is being broadcast?

• A. Relay the new ATIS code to the other tower operating positions
• B. Ignore it
• C. Notify only the supervisor
• D. Archive the code

Answer: (A)

Disseminating updated ATIS information to all tower operating positions is essential. When a new ATIS broadcast occurs, the information — including weather, active runway, altimeter, and other critical notes — can change quickly, and every controller needs the same current briefing to coordinate safely with pilots and each other. By relaying the new ATIS code to the other tower positions, you ensure that everyone is working from identical information, which reduces miscommunication and improves the efficiency of handoffs, clearances, and sequencing. Ignoring it leaves crews at risk of acting on outdated data; notifying only the supervisor delays essential dissemination to the rest of the team; archiving the code handles records rather than guiding real-time operations.