International Flight Information Manual (Antigua and Barbuda)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Antigua and Barbuda

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Permanent Secretary Ministry of Aviation P.O. Box 416 St John's, Antigua
Telephone:	+268 462-2179
Fax:	+268 462-2516
Telex:
AFS:	TAPAYDYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Director of Meteorology V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 1051 St John's, Antigua
Telephone:	+268 462-4606
Fax:	+268 462-4606
Telex:
AFS:	TAPAYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	metoff@candw.ag
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Comptroller of Customs Lower Church Street St John's, Antigu
Telephone:	+268 462-0829
Fax:	+268 462-2767
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Chief Immigration Officer Immigration Department Old Parham Road St John's, Antigua
Telephone:	+268 562-1010
Fax:	+268 562-1388
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health St John's, Antigua
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

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

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Plant Protection Officer Central Cotton Station Friars Hill P.O. Box 1282 St John's, Antigua
Telephone:	+268 562-1923
Fax:	+268 462-4962
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	diraer@candw.ag
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Office of Aerodrome Superintendent V.C. Bird International Airport P.O. Box 1051 St John's, Antigua
Telephone:	+268 462-0358
Fax:	+268 462-0642
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	vcbia@candw.ag
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Director of Civil Aviation Organization of Eastern Caribbean States P.O. Box 1130 St John's, Antigua
Telephone:	+268 462-0082/0907
Fax:	+268 462-4145
Telex:	2089 CIVILAV AK
AFS:	TAPAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1A. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Director of Civil Aviation Organization of Eastern Caribbean States P.O. Box 1130 St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, W.I.
Telephone:	+268 462-0082/0907
Fax:	+268 462-4145
Telex:	CIVILAV AK
AFS:	TAPAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

1B. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	V.C. Bird Aeronautical Information Service V.C. Bird International Airport
Telephone:	+268 462-4675
Fax:	+268 462-4703
Telex:
AFS:	TAPAYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Piarco International NOTAM Office Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority 3^rd Floor, South Terminal Building Piarco, Trinidad, W.I.
Telephone:	+868 669-4128
Fax:	+868 669-1716
Telex:	NOTOF Port of Spain
AFS:	TTPPYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	Windward and Leeward Islands Group Director of Civil Aviation Organization of Eastern Caribbean States P.O. Box 1130 St John's, Antigua and Barbuda, W.I.
Telephone:	+268 462-0000/0907
Fax:	+268 462-0082/4145
Telex:	2089 CIVILAV AK
AFS:	TAPAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	oecs.dca@candw.ag
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
V.C. Bird APP/TWR	+268 462-4703	+268 462-4703

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport	M	R	A	N	E
St John's/V.C. Bird TAPA	X

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 -- Antigua and Barbuda Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Not Available

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 approval; however, a flight plan must be on file.

2. All nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Director of Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 1130, St. John's, Antigua Island (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AIRCIVIL ANTIGUA/TELEX: NONE) or Aerodrome Superintendent, P.O.Box 1051, St. John's, Antigua at least 2 working days in advance. Requests must include:

a. Name of operating company.

b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

c. Date and estimated time of arrival and departure at and from V. C. Bird International.

d. Itinerary of aircraft.

e. Purpose of flight, number of passengers, nature and amount of freight to be taken or put down.

NOTE-The preceding requirements pertain to civil aircraft only.

3. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship or voter’s registration card, along with picture ID, required, return/onward ticket, and proof of funds needed for tourist stay of up to 6 months. Contact the Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda, 3216 New Mexico Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/362-5122/5166/5211) for further information.
(United Nations Mission) -- www.un.int/antigua

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

None reported.

Updated: 20040824

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