Telephone Information Briefing Service (TIBS)

The Telephone Information Briefing Service (TIBS), provided by Flight Service Stations (FSSs), is a continuous recording of meteorological and aeronautical information; available by telephone throughout the United States
- Each FSS provides route and/or area briefings in addition to airspace procedures and special announcements (if applicable) concerning aviation interests may also be available
- Depending on user demand, other items may be provided, such as: Aviation Routine Weather Reports (METAR) observations, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts, wind/temperatures aloft forecasts, etc.

TIBS is not intended to substitute for specialist-provided preflight briefings
- It is, however, recommended for use as a preliminary briefing; and often will be valuable in helping you to make a "go or no go" decision
A TOUCH-TONE™ telephone is necessary to fully utilize the TIBS program
Pilots are encouraged to avail themselves of this service
- TIBS locations are found at FSS sites and can be accessed by use of 1-800-WX BRIEF (992-7433) toll free number or specific published TIBS telephone numbers in certain areas
- Consult the "FSS Telephone Numbers" section of the Chart Supplement U.S. or the Alaska or Pacific Chart Supplement book

TIBS support within the contiguous U.S. was suspended on September 13, 2018 however, you can still find this service available in areas such as Alaska
Note that TIBS does NOT satisfy the requirement to become familiar with all available information prior to a flight FAR 91.103
For more information, a paper copy of Aviation Weather Services: FAA Advisory Circular 00-45G, Change 1 (FAA Handbooks series) is available for purchase
- A digital copy of Advisory Circular (00-45), Aviation Weather Services may be found on the FAA's website

Telephone Information Briefing Service