The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Papua New Guinea
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Office of Civil Aviation
P.O. Box 684
Boroko, Papua New Guinea
Telephone:
Fax: +675 225370
Telex: 23291 NE
AFS: AYPYYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVAD Port Moresby
E-mail:
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: National Weather Service
P.O. Box 50
Konedobu, Papua New Guinea
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex: 22211 NE
AFS: AYPYYMYX
Cable/SITA: WEATHER Konedobu
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3. Customs

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4. Immigration

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5. Health

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WWW: http://www.health.gov.pg/

6. Animal Quarantine

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WWW: http://www.agriculture.gov.pg/

7. Plant Quarantine

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WWW: http://www.agriculture.gov.pg/

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Papua New Guinea
Telephone:
Fax: +675 3250749
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Cable/SITA:
E-mail: gsalayau_atsops@hotmail.com
WWW:

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 -- Papua New Guinea Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Not Available

     1. Private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior approval; however, a flight plan must be on file with ATC prior to arrival to provide advance notification.

     2. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior approval from the Director, Office of Civil Aviation (OAC) P.O. Box 87, Konedoba, N.C.D. Papua New Guinea (Telegraphic Address: PORT MORESBY AVSUP; Telex: NE 22156; AFTN: AYPYYA) at least 28 working days prior to departure.

     3. Requests for approval must include:

       a. Name and address of operator.

       b. Type of aircraft and registration marks; aircraft weight and tire pressure.

       c. Dates and times of arrivals and departures from all airports in Papua New Guinea.

       d. Place(s) of embarkation/disembarkation of passengers/cargo.

       e. Purpose of flight, number of passengers, nature and weight of cargo.

       f. Name, address, and business of charterer, if any.

       g. Charter price.

     4. Passport, visa, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Tourist and business visas for a stay of up to 60 days (extendible) requires 1 application form, 1 photo, letter of invitation, and $256.25 fee. Business visas also requires letter of invitation from sponsoring company, bio-data, recent annual report of parent company. AIDS other medical test required for work and residency permits; U.S. test accepted. Please provide SASE or prepaid air bill for return of documents. For longer stays and further information, contact the Embassy of Papua New Guinea, #805, 1779 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/745-3680) or the Papua New Guinea Honorary Consulate, 4900 Woodway Drive, Suite 1200, Houston, TX 77056 (713/966-2500).
www.pngembassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     Flight clearance approval number must be obtained from OCA before flight enters Papua New Guinea airspace.

Updated:
20041208

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International