Pilot Information Systems:
As part of the Office of Aeronautics all-weather access program, pilot information systems are located at 45 airports. These units enable pilots to access weather information, including near real-time radar images.
AWOS:
Forty state-owned Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) provide continuous weather information to pilots via voice, telephone, and computer. Section technicians maintain these systems.
Pilot Safety and Education:
The Section maintains an active pilot safety and education program. Pilot seminars are held across the state and are presented with the intent of encouraging pilots to remain current in the latest techniques, regulations, and safety information. Each year approximately 4000 pilots attend MDOT sponsored safety seminars. Aviation education efforts by the Section involve providing information for both teachers and students.