Commercial Fixed Wing
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 8
Confusion; Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Airport; Chart Or Publication
BZN ATIS can be received late due to terrain; no Digital ATIS; and early descent to land RWY 30.  When we initially tried to get ATIS; it was actually Johnson City; WY.  When we did actually get it; it was a little late and required re-briefing to change the plans.In addition; the company pages need more information.1 - Runway 12 is preferred; even up to a 10 knot tailwind (per AirNAV.com); although that information is not specific or clear on the chart; which simply says Runway 12 is preferred.  The additional information of up to a 10 knot tailwind would be helpful to ensure we are planning; for the most likely scenario.  In our case; the wind was 6 knots from the NW; so we were not sure which runway to plan without ATIS.  Knowing they operate with up to a 10 knot tailwind on Runway 12 would have helped. 2 - Company pages note a safety alert that states; 'terrain east of the airport does not allow for a normal descent to a straight-in-landing to Runway 30.'  Note it does not state what 'normal' is; prohibit a landing west; or prohibit 'trying' with early configuration and being prepared to go around or joining a left downwind visual to 30.  To me the Company page sounds a little like a prohibition; or at least; that it is not recommended.  But it needs to be clearer.  If it is prohibited; it should say that.  If it isn't; provide additional information.  Maybe it should state something like:'Terrain to the East of the airport does not allow for a normal descent to a straight-in landing on Runway 30.  If attempted; configure and slow early to maintain the VNAV path; and if unable; prepare for a go-around and fly the RNAV 30 via the FIDEP transition or if in day visual conditions with terrain in sight; enter a left visual downwind and visual approach to Runway 30.'
Air carrier First Officer reported more arrival information is needed for BZN Airport.