What information does ATIS provide to pilots?

• A. Continuous weather, active runway, and important notes for the destination airport.
• B. Only weather updates.
• C. Flight plan details.
• D. Air traffic control contact numbers.

Answer: (A)

ATIS is a continuous automated broadcast that gives pilots current information for the airport they’re arriving at or departing from. The key items include the latest weather, the runway currently in use, and other important operational notes such as altimeter settings, available approaches, and relevant NOTAMs or changes that could affect arrival or departure. This combination is what pilots rely on to plan and sequence operations without waiting for multiple separate transmissions.

That’s why the best choice lists continuous weather, the active runway, and important notes for the destination airport. It isn’t limited to weather alone, and it doesn’t provide flight plan details or ATC contact numbers, which aren’t the purpose of ATIS.