What information is needed on arrival/departure messages when they are broadcast separately?

• A. Flight number and gate
• B. Weather only
• C. Info appropriate for those operations
• D. Pilot's name and contact

Answer: (C)

When arrival and departure messages are broadcast separately, the content must match what each operation needs to accomplish. For arrivals, include details that help sequence and guide the aircraft to a safe landing—runway in use, current field weather and altimeter, approach clearance or instructions, any speed or altitude restrictions, and traffic considerations. For departures, provide what enables a safe liftoff and routing—clearance to depart, assigned runway, initial heading or filed route, transponder code if used, and any departure restrictions, plus weather and altimeter. This keeps messages concise and directly useful for either operation. Details like a flight’s gate or the pilot’s name aren’t part of routine tower arrivals/departure communications, and weather alone doesn’t cover the needed clearance and routing information. That’s why information appropriate for those operations is the best choice.