Which of the Following Braking Action Terms Are Included in Braking Action Advisories Broadcast on ATIS?

• A. Good, Fair, or Excellent
• B. Medium, Poor, or Nil
• C. Slippery
• D. Marginal

Answer: (B)

Braking action advisories broadcast on ATIS use a concise, standard set of terms to describe how well aircraft tires can grip the runway. The official terms you’ll hear in ATIS for braking action are Medium, Poor, or Nil, which convey a range from moderate to no braking capability. This trio is chosen for clear, actionable communication to pilots; it tells you whether you can expect average stopping performance, significant braking difficulty, or essentially no braking action. The other options don’t fit because they aren’t the standard ATIS braking action descriptors: terms like Good, Excellent, Slippery, or Marginal aren’t used in that broadcast scheme for braking action.