International Flight Information Manual (United Arab Emirates)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: United Arab Emirates

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	General Civil Aviation Authority P.O. Box 6558 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Telephone:
Fax:	+971 2-4054485
Telex:
AFS:	OMAEYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	http://www.gcaa.ae/en/

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Central Forecasting Office Ministry of Communications P.O. Box 900 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Telephone:
Fax:	+971 2-656676
Telex:	22668 COMSAD EM
AFS:	OMAEYMYX
Cable/SITA:	MUWASALAT, Abu Dhabi
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:
Telephone:
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AFS:
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E-mail:
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4. Immigration

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Telephone:
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E-mail:
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5. Health

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Telephone:
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
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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)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	briefing@emirates.net.ae
WWW:	www.gcaa-uae.com/aeronautical_information_service.htm

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	International AIP Library Services Office General Civil Aviation Authority P.O. Box 666 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Telephone:
Fax:	+971 2 449 1582
Telex:
AFS:	OMAEYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	Briefing@emirates.net.ae
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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

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

Abu Dhabi International Airport

Al Ain International Airport

Dubai International Airport

Fujairah International Airport

Sharja International Airport

World Aero Data -- United Arab Emirates Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

http://www.gcaa.ae/en/?v=menu&id=MzQ5&pid=MzQ5 (Partial Information only.)

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file at least 2 hours prior to arrival (24 hours prior for flights into Dubai).

2. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the appropriate authority at least 2 working days prior to arrival.

3. All requests must include:

a. Name and address of aircraft operator.

b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

c. Dates and times of arrival and departure and airports to be used.

d. Duration of stay.

e. Place of embarkation/disembarkation abroad of passengers and cargo.

f. Number and nationality of passengers and type and amount of cargo.

g. Purpose of flight.

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

4. Permission for flights, when required, must be submitted, as applicable, to:

a. Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 20, Abu Dhabi, Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR ABU DHABI/TELEX: 3272 AH ANSWER BACK ABUAPS EM FAX:971-2-757231).

b. The President, Department of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 2525, Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, UAE (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR DUBAI/TELEX: 46678 EM ANSWER BACK CIVAV EM FAX: 971-4-246074).

c. Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 145, Ras AL Khaimah, Emirate of Ras AL Khaimah, UAE (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR RAS AL KHAIMAH FAX: 971-7-448199).

d. Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 8, Sharjah, Emirate of Sharjah, UAE (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: INTAERIO SHARJAH/TELEX: 68185 EM JG (ANSWER BACK AIRPT EM FAX: 971-6-5881167).

e. Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 977, Fujairah, Emirate of Fujairah, UAE (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: TELEX: 89080 FJRDCA FAX: 971-9-224205).

3. Passport and visa required. Tourist visa requires a typed letter from the applicant’s employer indicating type and length of position held or, for students/homemakers/retirees, bank statement proving sufficient funds for stay. Business visas issued only by UAE Embassy and require company letter and sponsor in UAE to send a fax or telex to UAE Embassy confirming trip and accepting financial responsibility. Single-entry visa, valid within 2 months from the date of issuance, for stay of up to 30 days, $51 processing fee. Multiple-entry visa (for business only), valid up to 10 years from date of issue for maximum stay of 6 months per entry, no fee. Transit visa must be obtained in advance (through travel agency, hotel, or company in UAE), valid for a stay of up to 15 days. To receive a visa, submit 2 application forms, 2 photos, and prepaid envelope for return of passport by certified/registered mail (typed, not handwritten). AIDS test required for residency permits; test performed upon arrival in the UAE. For further information, contact the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, 3522 International Court, NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008 (202/243-2400).
UAE-embassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

It should be noted that for individuals interested in landing at UAE airports, the Director of Civil Aviation for the particular Emirate in which the aircraft will be landing should be contacted. The individuals interested in only obtaining overflight clearances should contact the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Updated: 20050208

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