Traffic Information ServiceReference: AIM 4-5-6

What is TIS?TIS provides aircraft with Mode S transponders traffic advisories within certain ATC Radar coverage areas via ATC radar scan of your aircraft (typically every 5 seconds).

Equipment Requirements:In order to receive TIS information, your aircraft must be equipped with a Mode S transponder.

TIS Coverage:See Figures on right.

Limitations:Traffic targets will only be displayed for aircraft that have an operating Mode A, C or S transponder. Up to 8 targets can be displayed.

Objective of TIS:To aid in the See and Avoid concept, not to replace it!

G1000 TIS Icons & Alerts

Aural AlertsTraffic Appears –

“Traffic”

Out of TIS Range or Service unavailable – “TIS Not Available”