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fdemon	fdemon posted 8/26/2023 10:33:28 AM HOT Topic Details Share Topic
Group: Forum Members Posts: 13, Visits: 59	I asked Google BARD: "in uk airspace is there any service that you can use to obtain airport ATIS information without tuning into the ATIS channel itself" It replied "Yes, there are a few services that you can use to obtain airport ATIS information in UK airspace without tuning into the ATIS channel itself. These services include: NATS Aeronautical Information Service (AIS): The NATS AIS provides a variety of aeronautical information, including ATIS information, for airports in the UK. You can access the NATS AIS online or by calling their information line. FlightAware: FlightAware is a flight tracking service that also provides ATIS information for some airports in the UK. You can access the FlightAware ATIS information on their website or by using their mobile app. ForeFlight: ForeFlight is a flight planning and weather app that also provides ATIS information for some airports in the UK. You can access the ForeFlight ATIS information on their website or by using their mobile app. SkyDemon: SkyDemon is another flight planning and weather app that provides ATIS information for some airports in the UK. You can access the SkyDemon ATIS information on their website or by using their mobile app. To find the ATIS information for a specific airport, you can use the search function on the website or app of the service you are using. Once you have found the ATIS information, you will be able to see the latest weather conditions, active runways, and other important information for the airport." I know generative AI doesn't tell the truth all of the time but is there such a facility in Sky Demon? I haven't been able to find anything yet.
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grahamb	grahamb posted 8/26/2023 6:08:56 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 512, Visits: 25K	Some airports will broadcast their ATIS on a phone number which you can dial airborned if you have a signal. It sounds as though you're really asking for METAR, which can be received by SD when airborne assuming you have 1) a SIM card in your device 2) The 'Internet connection while airborne' setting toggled on, and 3) a mobile signal. Other devices such as PilotAware, or the Golze ADL devices can also receive METARs when airborne.
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fdemon	fdemon posted 8/26/2023 6:23:46 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 13, Visits: 59	+x grahamb - 8/26/2023 6:08:56 PM It sounds as though you're really asking for METAR. SD shows METARs but they are not the same as ATIS. ATIS is what is currently in force at the airport. METAR shows forecast wind but not at this moment in time and it doesn't indicate what the runway in use is, or the current QNH. My guess is BARD is wrong. SD does not report ATIS.
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grahamb	grahamb posted 8/26/2023 7:05:40 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 512, Visits: 25K	+x fdemon - 8/26/2023 6:23:46 PM +x grahamb - 8/26/2023 6:08:56 PM It sounds as though you're really asking for METAR. SD shows METARs but they are not the same as ATIS. ATIS is what is currently in force at the airport. METAR shows forecast wind but not at this moment in time and it doesn't indicate what the runway in use is, or the current QNH. My guess is BARD is wrong. SD does not report ATIS. I beg to differ. METAR stands for METeorological Actual Report; and shows the actual wind, visibility, cloud and QNH etc. at the reported time, and is normally issued at the same time as the ATIS. No runway information, but why do you need to know that, if you can’t infer in from the reported wind, any earlier than the point at which you could pick up the live ATIS? I really can’t see why you need to know which runway is in use when over Benson. A genuine question - are you are a real pilot or a simmer? Edited 8/26/2023 9:50:11 PM by grahamb
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fdemon - 8/26/2023 10:33:28 AM

SD should provide ATIS frequencies if the airfield are selected as...

tnowak - 8/26/2023 12:13:21 PM

I'm interested in the ATIS content, not the frequencies. So things...

fdemon - 8/26/2023 1:35:36 PM

Some airports will broadcast their ATIS on a phone number which you...

grahamb - 8/26/2023 6:08:56 PM

SD shows METARs but they are not the same as ATIS. ATIS is what is...

fdemon - 8/26/2023 6:23:46 PM

I beg to differ. METAR stands for METeorological Actual Report; and...

grahamb - 8/26/2023 7:05:40 PM

If there was a capability of being able to receive ATIS I assume it...

PaulSS - 8/27/2023 9:06:36 AM

You are right. Over Benson I am probably more interested in London...

fdemon - 8/27/2023 6:59:04 PM

I think if that were really true, we would not be having this...

grahamb - 8/29/2023 9:55:55 AM

What you're asking for is access to digital ATIS information, which...

Tim Dawson - 8/29/2023 9:31:13 AM

It does exist in the UK, as we access various D-ATIS through ACARS....

PaulSS - 9/3/2023 9:35:29 AM

I stand corrected! If they're only accessible through ACARS and not...

Tim Dawson - 9/4/2023 8:53:45 AM

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