Originally Posted by
triadic
I think CASA have a problem with AFIS as it is a "service" and does not refer to an "area".
As I said, I suspect the CASA problem is that an AFIS requires the ATS operator to have displayed real-time local met info and the ability to provide this and other local operational info per the ICAO requirement I provided the link to.
I'm not aware of the YPPD facilities, but I assume they have this info etc. displayed and therefore they can advise aircraft of same and if so, it is an AFIS that is compliant with ICAO.
If the ATC sector that will cover the BNA Broadcast Area doesn't have this met info displayed and the ability to provide it and the other operational information, then my interpretation is that an AFIS would not be compliant.
FWIW from the CASA VFRG:
Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS)
An AFIS provides pilots with an alerting service, local traffic and operational information on the CTAF assigned to the particular aerodrome. Essential aerodrome information is provided by an Automatic Aerodrome Information Service (AAIS) broadcast on a dedicated frequency (similar to ATIS) during AFIS HRS. An AFIS is currently provided at Port Hedland.
All aircraft departing, arriving or transiting an AFIS broadcast area must make broadcasts prior to or as soon as possible after entering the broadcast area (see AIP ENR 1.1-44)