Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1．Purpose of an Aeronautical Information Service(AIS) 1
2．Responsibilities 1
3．Functions 2
4．Users of Aeronautical Information 3
5．Scope of Information Handled by an AIS 3
6．Organization of an AIS 4
Chapter 2 Collection of Aeronautical Information 9
1．Domestic Information 9
2．Foreign Information 9
3．Channels of Communication 10
4．Screening and Distribution of Information 11
5．Basic Reference Material 11
Chapter 3 NOTAM 14
1．Origination 14
2．General Specifications of NOTAM 16
3．Distribution 17
4．SNOWTAM 32
Chapter 4 Aeronautical Information Publication(AIP) 43
1．Introduction 43
2．Content of the AIP 44
3．Compilation and Editing 47
4．Specifications for AIP Amendments 48
5．Specifications for AIP Supplements 48
6．Trigger NOTAM 53
7．Notification of Differences in AIP 54
Chapter 5 Aeronautical Information Circular(AIC) 56
1．Introduction 56
2．Annual Review and Checklist 57
3．Distribution 57
Chapter 6 Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control(AIRAC) 61
1．Information to be Notified by AIRAC 61
2．Regulated System 62
3．Schedule of AIRAC Effective Dates 63
Chapter 7 Pre-flight and Post-flight Information 65
1．Provision of Pre-flight Information Service 65
2．Physical Location and Layout of an AIS Unit 66
3．Detailed Information for Each Coverage Zone 66
4．Wall Displays 67
5．Self-briefing and Pre-flight Information Bulletins(PIB) 68
6．Post-flight Information 69
7．Telecommunication Requirements 69
Chapter 8 Aerodrome 76
1．General 76
2．Aeronautical Data 77
3．Physical Characteristics 83
4．Obstacle Restriction and Removal 91
5．Visual Aids for Navigation 99
6．Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles 128
7．Visual Aids for Denoting Restricted Use Areas 132
Chapter 9 Glossary 135
1．Definitions 135
2．Abbreviations 143
3．Location Indicators for Domestic Aerodromes 158
4．Airlines Two-Letter,Three-Letter Designators 162
Appendix Ⅰ NOTAM Code in the NOTAM Qualifier Column 167
Appendix Ⅱ A Survey of China AIS 175
Appendix Ⅲ ICAO 182
Appendix Ⅳ The Integrated Information Package 195
References 200