Default Runway
 

Is this the same as prefered runway.

Where on all of the plates is there a reference to default Runway..??????

Glf

I think the keyword here is "expect" rather than the actual approach method, it's all about preparation and i think knowing beforehand the approach you can expect is always good to know information surely? It's more so useful for traffic that may not be familiar with the area.

Things can change quickly and instantly and we need to be prepared for anything so knowing an ILS approach to runway X can be expected means the flight deck can prepare for it.

The purpose of ATIS is to provide information and a status report of the conditions being experienced by the airfield so knowing as much information as possible allows the best preparation.

As the saying goes, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Please don`t be offended folks, but RTFQ !

And I am not saying anything is broken, just asking if perhaps it could be polished or streamlined a bit?

For example could it say just "ILS23" instead of "Runway in use 23. Expect an ILS approach"?

U

What if between you listening to the ATIS, briefing for the ILS and contacting the approach controller, there is a runway change and the reciprocal doesn't have ILS?

Chevvron, once again, your reply mystifies me. The sort of very short notice change you mention will be communicated by Approach or Radar on first contact. What is your point and what does it have to do with my question about ATIS?

As I say; RTFQ!

U