What is a NOTAM?

A NOTAM, or Notice to Airmen, is a crucial safety tool in aviation that provides information about the status of airspace and airports that may affect flight operations. This information can include runway closures, changes in air traffic control procedures, navigational aid outages, and other factors that pilots need to be aware of before and during their flights.

Receiving timely and accurate NOTAMs helps pilots make informed decisions regarding flight plans, ensuring both safety and compliance with regulations. Familiarity with NOTAMs is a necessary part of pre-flight planning, as it assesses any crucial changes to the operational environment that could impact the safety and efficiency of a flight.

Other options, such as Notices of Terrain and Aircraft Misalignment, Notices of Temporary Airport Maintenance, and Notifications of Air Traffic Management, do not correctly define NOTAMs, as they refer to more specific or incorrect terminology that does not encompass the comprehensive nature of what NOTAMs provide.