Weather servicesQuestion 356 of 934

Which facility is the primary source of preflight weather information?

  1. The Flight Service Station (FSS)
  2. The Air Route Traffic Control Center
  3. The control tower at the departure airport
  4. The Automated Terminal Information Service
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Correct answer: The Flight Service Station (FSS)

The FSS provides preflight briefings 24 hours a day.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 13: Aviation Weather Services — Service Outlets, page 314

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026