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ICAO: Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS)
An ICAO AFIS sounds like exactly the service that should be provided.
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1.1 Aerodrome flight information service (AFIS) is the term used to describe the provision of information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of aerodrome traffic at those aerodromes designated for use by international general aviation
where the appropriate air traffic services authority determines that the provision of aerodrome control service is not justified, or is not justified on a 24-hour basis. [my bolding]
1.2 Basic elements of information provided to aircraft:
- Meteorological information for aircraft about to take off or to land, including SIGMET information. E.g. the current surface wind direction and speed, QNH, air temperature, visibility.
- The most suitable runway for use.
- Information that is essential to the safe operation. E.g. Construction or maintenance work.
- Information that is related with airdrome equipment or radio bearings. E.g. Navigation aids.
- Any other information or messages contributing to safety.
Interesting that traffic information, arguably what this is all about, is relegated to "any other information..." ie not specifically mentioned as something important enough to rate its own dot point.