Which service is provided by ATC units to assist pilots by supplying information about known hazardous flight conditions?

Which service is provided by ATC units to assist pilots by supplying information about known hazardous flight conditions?

• A. Air Traffic Control Instruction
• B. Flight Information Service
• C. Air Traffic Control Clearance
• D. Customs Notification Service

Answer: (B)

Flight Information Service is the service that ATC provides to help pilots by sharing information about known hazardous flight conditions. It delivers meteorological updates, NOTAMs, and other notices that could affect safety—such as weather hazards, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, volcanic ash, and airspace restrictions. This information supports planning and in-flight decision-making without issuing instructions or clearances. In contrast, other ATC services involve giving direct instructions or approvals, or relate to border procedures rather than flight safety information.

Flight Information Service is the service that ATC provides to help pilots by sharing information about known hazardous flight conditions. It delivers meteorological updates, NOTAMs, and other notices that could affect safety—such as weather hazards, turbulence, icing, thunderstorms, volcanic ash, and airspace restrictions. This information supports planning and in-flight decision-making without issuing instructions or clearances. In contrast, other ATC services involve giving direct instructions or approvals, or relate to border procedures rather than flight safety information.