International Flight Information Manual (Saudi Arabia)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Saudi Arabia

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Presidency of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 887 Jeddah 21165, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 6405000 +966 2 6401100 +966 2 6403888
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	dg-ats@pca.gov.sa
WWW:	www.pca.gov.sa

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Meteorology and Environmental Protection Administration (MEPA) P.O. Box 1358 Jeddah 21431, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 6512312 +966 2 6510368 +966 2 6511416
Fax:
Telex:	601236 ARSAD SJ (English) 601800 GD (Arabic)
AFS:	OEJDYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Ministry of Finance and National Economy Customs Authority King Abdulaziz Street PO Box 3483 Riyadh 11197, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 4013334
Fax:	+966 2 4043412
Telex:	401626 CSTM 402630 CUSTOMS SJ (Arabic)
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	webmaster@customs.gov.sa
WWW:	www.customs.gov.sa

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Immigration P.O. Box 2833 Airport Road Riyadh 11134, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:	401622 MORS SJ 402811 INFORM SJ 405555 JAWAZ SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Ministry of Health Airport Road Riyadh 11176, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:	401628 HEALTH SJ 401157 DHELTH SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministry of Agriculture and Water P.O. Box 150 Airport Road Riyadh 11195, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 4012777
Fax:	+966 2 4011323
Telex:	401692 AGRIRS SJ 401108 AGRWAT SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministry of Agriculture and Water P.O. Box 150 Airport Road Riyadh 11195, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 4012777
Fax:	+966 2 4011323
Telex:	401692 AGRIRS SJ 401108 AGRWAT SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Presidency of Civil Aviation Fees and Charges Department P.O. Box 887 Jeddah 21165, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 6405000 +966 2 6401100 +966 2 6403888
Fax:	+966 2 6401477
Telex:	601093 CIVAIR SJ (English only) 600778 CIVAIR SJ (English and Arabic) 600171 CIVAIR SJ (English and Arabic)
AFS:	OEJDYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Director General ATS Aeronautical Information Service P.O. Box 929 Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 6405000 +966 2 6401100 ext 5508/5548/5544
Fax:
Telex:	601093 CIVAIR SJ
AFS:	OEJDYKYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	International NOTAM Office P.O. Box 929 Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 6405000 +966 2 6401100 ext 5515/5517
Fax:	+966 2 6405622
Telex:	601093 CIVAIR SJ
AFS:	OEJDYNYX OEZZNAXX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	Presidency of Civil Aviation Directorate Air Traffic Services P.O. Box 929 Jeddah 21421, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:	+966 2 6405000 ext 5553
Fax:	+966 2 6403876
Telex:	601093 CIVAIR SJ
AFS:	OEJDYGYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
ABHA TWR (OEAB)	+966 7 22706096	+966 7 22706093
DAMMAM APP (OEDF)	+966 3 8831286/ 1287	+966 3 8831254
DAMMAM ARO (OEDF)	+966 3 8831371/ 1372	+966 3 8831377
DHAHRAN/KAAB TWR (OEDR)	+966 3 8795154/ 7175
GASSIM TWR (OEGS)	+966 6 3800479	+966 6 3800156
JAZAN TWR (OEGN)	+966 7 3222424	+966 7 3220112
HAIL AFIS (OEHL)	+966 6 5320740	+966 6 5332432
JEDDAH ACC (OEJN)	+966 2 6855006	+966 2 6854011
JEDDAH ARO (OEJN)	+966 2 6854573	+966 2 6854721
JEDDAH COM (OEJN)	+966 2 6850532	+966 2 6854016
JUBAIL TWR (OEJB)		+966 3 3610855
KING KHALED/ CIV/ APP TWR [RIYADH] (OERK)	+966 1 2211000	+966 1 221194
KHAMIS/ MIL APP (OEKM)	+966 7 2234869	+966 7 2231349
KING KHALED/ MILITARY CITY AFIS (OEKK)	+966 3 7871831	+966 3 7871815
PRINCE MOHAMMAD BIN ABDULAZIZ APP [MADINAH] (OEMA)	+966 4 8371612	+966 4 8384821
RIYADH/ MIL TWR (OERY)	+966 1 4767948
TABUK APP (OETB)	+966 4 4221304	+966 4 4224088
TAIF APP (OETF)	+966 2 7254104	+966 2 7353305
YENBO AFIS (OEYN)	+966 4 3224713	+966 4 3226094

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport	M	R	A	N	E

The categories of airports are:

M-Major

International airports of entry and departure where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are carried out, and which are open to scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

R-Restricted

International airports of entry and departure at which the formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are made available on a restricted basis, to flights with prior approval only.

A-Alternate

International airports specified in the flight plan to which a flight may proceed when it becomes inadvisable to land at the airport of intended landing.

N-Nonscheduled

International airports at which approval may be granted, provided the prescribed prior notice is given, for international nonscheduled flights only; no other form of international operation is permitted.

E-External

International airports of entry and departure for international air traffic located in an administered territory, where all formalities incident to Customs, Immigration, Health and similar procedures are available.

Airport Links

Saudi Airports

World Aero Data -- Saudi Arabia Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

http://www.pca.gov.sa/ATS/ATS_Pages/ats_index.htm (Partial AIP)

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Air Transport

Postal address:
Telephone:	+966 2 6405000 +966 2 6401100 +966 2 6403888
Fax:	+966 2 6401477
Telex:	601093 CIVAIR SJ (English only) 600778 CIVAIR SJ (English and Arabic) 600171 CIVAIR SJ (English and Arabic)
AFS:	OEJDYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Aviation Standards and Safety

a. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
Telephone:	+966 2 6855315 +966 2 6855491
Fax:	+966 2 6855142 +966 2 6855745
Telex:	603235 FSDPCA SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

b. Airworthiness

Postal address:
Telephone:	+966 2 6855324 +966 2 6855514
Fax:	+966 2 6855142 +966 2 6855745
Telex:	603235 FSDPCA SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

c. General Aviation Operations

Postal address:
Telephone:	+966 2 6855513
Fax:	+966 2 6855142
Telex:	603235 FSDPCA SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

d. Aircarrier Operations

Postal address:
Telephone:	+966 2 6855508
Fax:	+966 2 6855142/5745
Telex:	603235 FSDPCA SJ
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Military/Diplomatic

Postal address:	Ministry of Foreign Affairs Riyadh 11124, Saudi Arabia
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:	405000 KHARJI SJ (Arabic) 405000 MFA SJ (English)
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Presidency of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 887, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Telegraphic Address: CIVILAIR JEDDAH; Telex: 601093 CIVAIR SJ) at least 72 hours in advance of departure.

2. Requests for overflights or technical stops for all aircraft carrying military personnel or supplies must be submitted through the U.S. Embassy. Such applications must be submitted at least 15 days in advance since the request must be forwarded via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and receive Ministry of Defense and Aviation approval before clearance can be granted.

3. All requests must include:

a. Type of aircraft and type of clearance required.

b. Aircraft flight number, registration number, and radio call.

c. Complete route of flight, including points of origin and final destination.

d. Dates, times, and points of entry and exit from Saudi Arabian airspace.

e. Dates, times, and airports of landing and departure, if landing, including reasons for landing.

f. Cruising altitude.

g. Name of captain and number of crew.

h. Number of passengers and type and amount of cargo, including approximate weight of cargo.

i. Purpose of flight.

j. Name and address of operator and client, if any.

k. Confirmation that all necessary documents and licenses are carried on board.

4. Aircraft clearances are usually granted for 24 hours before and 72 hours after the date requested. The aircraft owner or pilot should give prompt notification of any further change in schedule. A clearance can only be amended in case of slight changes. Major changes require submission of a new clearance request.

5. Passport and visa required. (Tourist visas are not available for travel to Saudi Arabia.) Transit visa, valid 72 hours, requires onward/return ticket, 1 application form, and no fee. Business visa, for a stay not to exceed 30 days, requires $54 fee (money order only), 1 application form, 1 photo, company letter stating purpose of visit, invitation from the Foreign Ministry in Saudi Arabia, and SASE for return of passport by mail. Medical report, including AIDS test, required for work permits; U.S. test results sometimes accepted. For details and requirements for family visits and religious travel, contact the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202/342-3800) or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (213/479-6000), New York (212/752-2740), or Houston (713/785-5577).
http://www.saudiembassy.net

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Request to land in or operate between points in Saudi Arabia are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Justification provided by Saudi firms or government entity sponsoring visits, is a deciding factor. Also, aircraft enroute to/from or manufactured in Israel cannot overfly or land in Saudi Arabia.

4. Special Notices

1. Israeli aircraft or Israeli-made aircraft and any other foreign aircraft heading for or departing from Israel, are not permitted to overfly or land in Saudi territory.

2. Aircraft flying over Saudi Arabian territory without prior permission and/or flying outside the designated air corridors will be intercepted and forced to land.

3. Flight-line transportation is available for general aviation aircraft. It can be arranged through ARABASCO Terminal (Telephone: 685-5350; Telex: 604119 ASCO SJ). Operators must arrange their own services; ATCT will not accept requirements for fuel, catering, flight plan clearances, etc., operators or agents must arrange this. Passenger manifests are to be submitted to executive office for flight-line clearance. General declarations are required upon departure. Foreign civil aircraft will be granted permission to land at a single airport. They will not have the privilege to operate at other airports after their arrival in the Kingdom.

4. No aircraft departing from airports in Israel will be allowed to service, refuel or land at any airport within the territory of Saudi Arabia, nor will aircraft be cleared from any airport in Saudi Arabia to any airport in Israel. This restriction also applied to aircraft wishing to overfly Saudi territory to or from airports in Israel.

Updated: 20050121

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