Glossar
Air Traffic Control
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
Definition
A continuous broadcast of recorded non-control airport information including weather, active runways, and NOTAMs. Updated hourly and identified by a phonetic alphabet letter.
Verwandte Begriffe
METAR
A standardized format for reporting current weather conditions at an airport, including wind, visibility, clouds, temperature, and pressure. Updated every 30-60 minutes.
TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast)
A weather forecast specific to an airport area, covering expected conditions for a 24-30 hour period. Includes predicted wind, visibility, clouds, and significant weather changes.
Control Tower
A tall building at an airport from which air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements on the ground and in the surrounding airspace. Provides visual oversight of runways and taxiways.