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Pilot’s Guide 1-11
Description
Flight Information Service - Broadcast (FIS-B)
FIS-B is a FAA ground based broadcast service providing graphical
and textual display of weather and aeronautical information. Table 1-1
provides a description of the various products available via the FIS-B
broadcast.
The broadcast includes Airmen’s Meteorological Information
(AIRMET), Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET), Aviation
Routine Weather Report (METAR), Regional and Next-Generation
Radar (NEXRAD), display of CONUS radar information, Notices
to Airmen (NOTAM), Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF), Winds
and Temperatures Aloft, TIS-B Service Status, Temporary Flight
Restrictions (TFR) and Aviation Special Selected Weather (SPECI).
FIS-B information is to be used for pilot planning decisions and pilot
near-term decisions focused on avoiding areas of inclement weather
that are beyond visual range or where poor visibility precludes visual
acquisition of inclement weather. FIS-B weather and National Airspace
System (NAS) status information may be used as follows:
To promote pilot awareness of ownship location with respect to
reported weather, including hazardous meteorological conditions,
NAS status indicators, and enhance pilot planning decisions and
pilot near-term decision-making.
To cue the pilot to communicate with the Air Traffic Control
controller, Flight Service Station specialist, operator dispatch, or
airline operations control center for general and mission critical
meteorological information, NAS status conditions, or both.
FIS-B information including weather information, NOTAMs, and TFR
areas are intended for the sole purpose of assisting in long- and near-
term planning decision making. The system lacks sufficient resolution
and updating capability necessary for aerial maneuvering associated
with immediate decisions.
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