Microburst advisories shall remain in effect on ATIS for how long?

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Microburst advisories shall remain in effect on ATIS for how long?

Microburst advisories are included in ATIS to warn pilots about hazardous wind-shear near the airport. These advisories are kept in effect for a short, standard window so the information remains current without flooding broadcasts with constant updates. Because microburst conditions can form and dissipate quickly, the advisory is issued with a twenty-minute validity. After that period, a new ATIS update would be provided if the situation persists or changes, giving pilots fresh information for departures and approaches. Shorter or longer durations would either overwhelm the system with updates or leave pilots acting on outdated data.

Microburst advisories are included in ATIS to warn pilots about hazardous wind-shear near the airport. These advisories are kept in effect for a short, standard window so the information remains current without flooding broadcasts with constant updates. Because microburst conditions can form and dissipate quickly, the advisory is issued with a twenty-minute validity. After that period, a new ATIS update would be provided if the situation persists or changes, giving pilots fresh information for departures and approaches. Shorter or longer durations would either overwhelm the system with updates or leave pilots acting on outdated data.

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