Late confirmation of Landing Runway
This may well have already been covered - if so, apologies for going over old ground.
Seems to me a common problem at some continental destinations, particularly MUC and FRA.Why is it that the ATIS doesn't specify the landing runway? A common one is "Landing 26L/26R" What's the point of an ATIS if it doesn't tell you one of the most important bits of info you need as FC? This has always puzzled me..........Naturally, when going to such destinations, we put the other appch into the secondary flight plan in the box of tricks to minimise the workload should we get the 50:50 wrong. But if the WX's bad and other factors conspire to give a higher than normal workload, the last thing we need is the uncertainty of not knowing in sufficient time, which bit of tarmac we're aiming for! Often, the MAPs and minima are quite different...
Another gripe is when the ATIS says one rwy and then at about 10-15 track miles you are advised of a different rwy for ldg - again, what is the point of an ATIS?
I am hoping for enlightenment..................................Regards, Sid