Definition
A NOTAM contraction meaning 'advised,' used to indicate that a pilot or controller has been informed of a particular condition, instruction, or status. It records that information was passed, not that an action was ordered.
Plain English
A short way of writing 'advised' in a NOTAM. It means someone has been told about something.
Context Anchor
Seen in NOTAM text, where common words are shortened to save space.
Derivation
From the Latin 'advisare,' meaning 'to consider' or 'to give counsel.' In aviation use it carries the sense of passing information for the pilot's awareness rather than issuing a command.
Why Pilots Care
Ensures pilots receive critical updates about flight conditions or airspace.
Intuition Check
Do not read “advised” here as casual advice or a suggestion. In this context, it usually means informed or notified.
Example Sentence 1
The NOTAM stated that arriving traffic was ADZD of the closed taxiway.
Example Sentence 2
NOTAMs often use ADZD to show that the airport authority was informed of the hazard.