International Flight Information Manual (United States of America)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: United States of America

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20591 United States of America
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.faa.gov

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.noaa.gov/

3. Customs

Postal address:	U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.cbp.gov/

4. Immigration

Postal address:	U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	uscis.gov/graphics/

5. Health

Postal address:	Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.cdc.gov/

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	United States Department of Agriculture
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.usda.gov/

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	United States Department of Agriculture
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.usda.gov/

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Federal Aviation Administration
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.faa.gov

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	National Transportation Safety Board
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.ntsb.gov/

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Federal Aviation Administration National Flight Data Center (ATA-110) 800 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20591 United States of America
Telephone:	202-267-9311
Fax:
Telex:	892-562
AFS:	KRWAYAYX
Cable/SITA:	FAA WASH
E-mail:	9-awa-ata100-feedback@faa.gov
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Federal Aviation Administration U.S. NOTAM Office (ATT-134) Air Traffic Control System Command Center 13600 EDS Drive Herndon VA 20171-3225 United States of America
Telephone:	703-904-4557 1-888-876-6826
Fax:	703-904-4557
Telex:	892-562
AFS:	KDCAYNYX (admin) / KDZZNAXX (notam)
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.faa.gov/NTAP/index.htm

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	Air Traffic Organization Air Traffic Operations Program (ATP-1) 800 Independence Ave SW Washington DC 20591 United States of America
Telephone:	202-267-9155
Fax:
Telex:	892-562
AFS:	KDCAYAYX
Cable/SITA:	FAA WASH
E-mail:
WWW:	www.faa.gov/AirportsAirtraffic/International.cfm

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number

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

Airport Information Data Bases

Airport List- Information Directory

U.S. Airports- Airport Websites

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Aeronautical Information Publication

Aeronautical Information Manual

International Flight Information Manual

U.S. Airport Diagrams

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     United States Diplomatic Clearance and Landing Authorization Procedures
      • Aircraft Entrance Requirements for Foreign State Aircraft
      • Clearance Requirements for Foreign Civil Aircraft Use of United States DOD Installations
      • Clearance Requirements for Domestic Civil Aircraft Use of United States DOD Installations
      • US Military Airports of Entry

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Not Available

4. Special Notices

Not Available

Updated: 20041015

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International