CTAF, ATIS, AWOS, ASOS — what are they?
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  • 📻 CTAF — Common Traffic Advisory Frequency
    • Pilots self-announce at uncontrolled fields
  • 📻 ATIS — Automatic Terminal Information Service
    • Recorded weather + ops broadcast at towered airports
  • 🌡️ AWOS — Automated Weather Observing System
    • Continuous automated weather, FAA-operated
  • 🌡️ ASOS — Automated Surface Observing System
    • Continuous automated weather, NWS-operated (more sensors)
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