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Flight Information Service – Broadcast

Flight Information Service – Broadcast uplinks weather and aeronautical information on the 978 MHz UAT link. Note that FIS-B NEXRAD imagery is not real time and must never be used for tactical thunderstorm avoidance.

Source FAA Aeronautical Information Manual · checked 2026-08-25

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