NOTAM Processing & Distribution Flashcards

Which organization is responsible for the international exchange of NOTAMs under ICAO standards?

Answer: NOTAM Office (NOF)

The NOTAM Office (NOF) is responsible for the international exchange and distribution of NOTAMs in compliance with ICAO Annex 15.

A NOTAM coded 'C' in the Q-line of an international NOTAM indicates:

Answer: The traffic type affected is IFR only

In the Q-line of an ICAO NOTAM, the traffic type field 'C' (or IFR) identifies NOTAMs relevant to instrument flight rules operations.

What is the standard format identifier that begins all international NOTAMs distributed via AFTN?

Answer: ZCZC

ZCZC is the standard start-of-message identifier used in all AFTN (Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network) message traffic.

A NOTAM describing a temporary crane at 350 feet AGL within 3 miles of an airport would use which keyword?

Answer: OBST

The keyword OBST (obstacle) is used for NOTAMs describing temporary or permanent obstacles such as cranes, towers, or other vertical hazards.

When a NOTAM contains erroneous information, what action must the originating facility take?

Answer: Issue a replacement NOTAM with corrected information and cancel the original

The originating facility must cancel the erroneous NOTAM and issue a corrected replacement to ensure accuracy of the distributed information.

NOTAMs that affect instrument approach procedures are categorized under which keyword?

Answer: APCH

The keyword APCH (approach) is used for NOTAMs that affect instrument approach procedures at an aerodrome.

How are 'D' NOTAMs (Distant NOTAMs) different from 'L' NOTAMs (Local NOTAMs)?

Answer: D NOTAMs are entered into the national system and broadly disseminated; L NOTAMs are distributed locally only

D NOTAMs (now called FDC-type or NOTAM (D)) are entered into the national system for broad distribution, while L NOTAMs are distributed locally and not entered nationally.