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Aeronautical Information: Eritrea
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministry of Transport and Communications
Civil Aviation Department
P.O. Box 252
Asmara, Eritrea
Telephone:
Fax: +291 1-181255
+291 1-124334
Telex:
AFS: HHAAYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Asmara
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2. Meteorology

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3. Customs

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4. Immigration

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5. Health

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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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2. ATS Units Contact List

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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

     World Aero Data -- Eritrea Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

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     NOTE- The following information may not be accurate. This information was taken from the entry for Ethiopia prior to Eritrea's independence.

     1. Scheduled international operators need to negotiate an air agreement with or apply for special authorization to: Chief, Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority, P.O. Box 252, Asmara, Eritrea. (AFTN: HAASYAYX or TELEX: 11334151 HOVA-X)

     2. For nonscheduled air traffic, prior permission is required for any civil aircraft intending to carry out a nonscheduled or a series of nonscheduled flights in transit (overflight) or for the purpose of making commercial or noncommercial landing in Ertirea, disembarking or taking on passengers or cargo mail. Application for permission shall be submitted to the Eritrean Civil Aviation Authority. The application for permission should include the following information:

       a. Aircraft registration marks and call-sign.

       b. Type of aircraft.

       c. Operator/owner of aircraft and postal address.

       d. Point of departure and destination.

       e. Point of entry/exit and estimated time over the boundary of the Eritrean territory within the Addis Ababa FIR.

     Note- Due to the presence of various types of birds on and in the vicinity of Dire Dawa and Asmara airports, pilots should exercise caution during landing and take-off.

     3. Passport, proof of onward/return ticket, and visa required. Tourist visa requires 1 application, 1 photo, $25 fee (no personal checks), and proof of sufficient funds. Business visa requires company letter stating purpose of travel. Allow 3 working days for processing. Include SASE for return of passport by mail. Exit tax must be paid before leaving Eritrea. For more information, contact the Embassy of Eritrea, 1708 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009, (202/319-1991).

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None Reported.

4. Special Notices

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Updated:
20040831

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International