Chapter 1 Introduction11.Purpose of an Aeronautical Information Service(AIS)1
2.Responsibilities1
3.Functions2
4.Users of Aeronautical Information3
5.Scope of Information Handled by an AIS3
6.Organization of an AIS4
Chapter 2 Collection of Aeronautical Information91.Domestic Information9
2.Foreign Information9
3.Channels of Communication10
4.Screening and Distribution of Information11
5.Basic Reference Material11
Chapter 3 NOTAM141.Origination14
2.General Specifications of NOTAM16
3.Distribution17
4.SNOWTAM32
Chapter 4 Aeronautical Information Publication(AIP)431.Introduction43
2.Content of the AIP44
3.Compilation and Editing47
4.Specifications for AIP Amendments48
5.Specifications for AIP Supplements48
6.Trigger NOTAM53
7.Notification of Differences in AIP54
Chapter 5 Aeronautical Information Circular(AIC)561.Introduction56
2.Annual Review and Checklist57
3.Distribution57
Chapter 6 Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control(AIRAC)611.Information to be Notified by AIRAC61
2.Regulated System62
3.Schedule of AIRAC Effective Dates63
Chapter 7 Pre-f light and Post-f light Information651.Provision of Pre-flight Information Service65
2.Physical Location and Layout of an AIS Unit66
3.Detailed Information for Each Coverage Zone66
4.Wall Displays67
5.Self-briefing and Pre-flight Information Bulletins(PIB)68
6.Post-flight Information69
7.Telecommunication Requirements69
Chapter 8 Aerodrome761.General76
2.Aeronautical Data77
3.Physical Characteristics83
4.Obstacle Restriction and Removal91
5.Visual Aids for Navigation99
6.Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles128
7.Visual Aids for Denoting Restricted Use Areas132
Chapter 9 Glossary1351.Definitions135
2.Abbreviations143
3.Location Indicators for Domestic Aerodromes158
4.Airlines Two-Letter,Three-Letter Designators162
Appendix Ⅰ NOTAM Code in the NOTAM Qualifier Column167
Appendix Ⅱ A Survey of China AIS175
Appendix Ⅲ ICAO182
Appendix Ⅳ The Integrated Information Package195
References200