How can a pilot verify that they have the latest ATIS with ATC?
How can a pilot verify that they have the latest ATIS with ATC? The pilot listens to the ATIS just prior initial contact and notes the code letter; on check-in, the pilot reports the code letter of the ATIS copied. This enables the controller to confirm that the pilot has copied the current ATIS.
How do you know if an airport is controlled?
First, we can tell whether the airport has a control tower or not, just by looking at the symbol. A blue symbol indicates that an airport is towered, while a magenta symbol indicates a non-towered airport.
How far can you listen to ATIS?
Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) Arrival ATIS transmissions on a discrete VHF radio frequency are engineered according to the individual facility requirements, which would normally be a protected service volume of 20 NM to 60 NM from the ATIS site and a maximum altitude of 25,000 feet AGL.