47 C.F.R. Subpart S—Automatic Weather Stations (AWOS/ASOS)
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Automatic weather observation stations (AWOS) and automatic surface observation stations (ASOS) must provide up-to-date weather information including the time of the latest weather sequence, altimeter setting, wind speed and direction, dew point, temperature, visibility and other pertinent data needed at airports having neither a full-time control tower nor a full-time FAA Flight Service Station. When a licensee has entered into an agreement with the FAA, an AWOS or an ASOS may also operate as an automatic terminal information station (ATIS) during the control tower's operating hours. [64 FR 27476, May 20, 1999] (a) Licenses will be granted only upon FAA approval. (b) Eligibility for an AWOS, an ASOS, or an ATIS is limited to the owner or operator of an airport or to a person who has entered into a written agreement with the owner or operator for exclusive rights to operate and maintain the station. Where applicable a copy of the agreement between the applicant and owner or operator of the airport must be submitted with an application. (c) Only one AWOS, ASOS, or ATIS will be licensed at an airport. [53 FR 28940, Aug. 1, 1988, as amended at 64 FR 27476, May 20, 1999] Prior to submitting an application, each applicant must notify the applicable FAA Regional Frequency Management Office. Each application must be accompanied by a statement showing the name of the FAA Regional Office and date notified. The Commission will assign the frequency. Normally, frequencies available for air traffic control operations set forth in Subpart E will be assigned to an AWOS, ASOS, or to an ATIS. When a licensee has entered into an agreement with the FAA to operate the same station as both an AWOS and as an ATIS, or as an ASOS and an ATIS, the same frequency will be used in both modes of operation. [69 FR 52886, June 14, 2004]
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PART 87—AVIATION SERVICES
Subpart S—Automatic Weather Stations (AWOS/ASOS)
§ 87.525 Scope of service.
§ 87.527 Supplemental eligibility.
§ 87.529 Frequencies.
