Aerodrome Flight Information Service
From EUROCONTROL ATM Lexicon
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aerodrome flight information unit Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) |
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Abbreviation
AFIS
Definition
A service provided by Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officers (AFISO) to give information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights in the Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) and to give taxi instructions on the apron and manoeuvring area.
Definition Source
UNITED KINGDOM (2009), UK AIP,GEN 3-3 - 1, Civil Aviation Authority, GEN 3.3 - AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
Note
From the information received pilots flying within the ATZ will be able to decide the appropriate course of action to be taken to ensure the safety of flight.
Attachment
ICAO Circular 211-AN/128 - AFIS (PDF)
