1. Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is a continuous broadcast of recorded noncontrol information in selected high activity terminal areas (i.e., busy airports).
a. The information is essential but routine.

2. The information included is the latest weather sequence, active runways, and other pertinent remarks.
a. Ceilings are usually not broadcast if they are above 5,000 ft., and visibility is usually not mentioned if it is more than 5 statute miles.

3. After landing, you should contact ground control only when so instructed by the tower.

4. A clearance to taxi to the active runway is a clearance to taxi via taxiways to the active runway. You may not cross any runway along your taxi route unless specifically cleared by ATC to do so.
a. When cleared to a runway, you are cleared to that runway’s runup area, but not onto the active runway itself.
b. “Line up and wait” is the instruction to taxi onto the active runway and prepare for takeoff, but not to take off.

5. When notifying the tower that you are ready for departure, you must inform the controller of your location so (s)he can positively identify you before clearing you for takeoff.
a. When departing from a runway intersection, identify both the runway and the intersection in your request.