How to Write Down ATIS?

Use standard aviation phraseology

State the airport name and ATIS letter code

Include the time of observation in UTC

Report wind direction and speed

Report visibility

Report weather phenomena

Report sky condition

Report temperature and dew point

Report altimeter setting

Include runway in use

Include approach and departure information

Include notices to airmen or other operational information

Include braking action or runway condition if applicable

Include transition level or transition altitude if required

End with instructions to acknowledge receipt of the ATIS code if needed

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