Radio communicationsQuestion 239 of 934

What is UNICOM?

  1. A government radio station that gives ATC clearances at towered airports
  2. A recorded weather broadcast at airports with a control tower
  3. A radar service for VFR aircraft near Class B airspace
  4. A nongovernment air/ground station that may give airport information
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Correct answer: A nongovernment air/ground station that may give airport information

UNICOM is a nongovernment station. On request, it may give weather, wind direction, and the recommended runway.

Source: Aeronautical Information Manual (FAA, Basic with Change 3, 9 July 2026), AIM 4-1-9 Traffic Advisory Practices at Airports Without Operating Control Towers, page 208

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026