International Flight Information Manual (Australia)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Australia

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Department of Transport and Regional Services GPO Box 594 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6274 7739
Fax:	+61 2-6274 6749
Telex:	62018
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	aca@coordaus.com.au
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:
Telephone:
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E-mail:
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3. Customs

Postal address:	National Manager Passenger Processing Australian Customs Service 5 Constitution Avenue Canberra ACT 2600 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6275-6581
Fax:	+61 2-6275 6989
Telex:
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E-mail:
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4. Immigration

Postal address:	Assistant Secretary Border Control Branch Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs PO Box 25 Belconnen ACT 2617 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6264 1111
Fax:	+61 2-6264 2400
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5. Health

Postal address:	Director Surveillance and Management Section National Centre for Disease Control Department of Health and Family Services GPO Box 9848 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6289 8606
Fax:	+61 2-6289 7791
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	Assistant Director Barrier Coordination and Development Branch Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service PO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6272 5365
Fax:	+61 2-6272 4873
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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

Postal address:	Australian Transport Safety Bureau PO Box 967 Civic Square Canberra ACT 2608 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6230
Fax:	+61 2-6274 +61 2-6434
Telex:
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E-mail:
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:
Telephone:
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E-mail:	docs.amend@airservices.gov.au
WWW:	www.airservicesaustralia.com/default.asp

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	AirServices Australia International NOTAM Office Locked Bag 747 Eagle Farm, Australia 4009
Telephone:	+61 7 3866 3647
Fax:	+61 7 3866 3742 +61 7 3866 3553
Telex:
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Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	nof@airservicesaustralia.com nof@airservices.gov.au
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) General Manager Airline Operations Office 73 Northbourne Avenue Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
Telephone:	+61 2-6217 1184
Fax:	+61 2-6217 1500
Telex:
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Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.casa.gov.au/

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
Adelaide	X
Brisbane	X
Cairns	X
Darwin	X
Melbourne	X
Perth	X
Sydney	X
Avalon		X	X
Broome		X
Canberra		X	X
Coffs Harbour		X	X
Coolangatta		X	X
Hobart		X
Learmonth		X	X
Lord Howe Island		X
Newcastle		X	X
Port Hedland		X	X
Townsville		X	X
Alice Springs			X
Dubbo			X
Kalgoorlie			X
Launceston			X
Rockhampton			X
Tindal			X
Horn Island				X
Norfolk Island					X
Christmas Island					X
Cocos (Keeling) Island					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

Alice Springs - Alice Springs Airport

Bankstown - Bankstown Airport

Brisbane - Brisbane Airport

Broome - Broome International Airport

Camden - Camden Airport

Darwin - Darwin International Airport

Devonport - Devonport Airport

Geelong - Avalon Airport

Hobart - Hobart International Airport

Hoxton - Hoxton Airport

Melbourne - Melbourne Airport

Newcastle - Newcastle Airport

Perth - Perth International Airport

Sydney - Sydney Airport

Temora - Temora Aerodrome

Tennant Creek - Tennant Creek Airport

Townsville - Townsville International Airport

World Aero Data -- Australia Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

www.airservicesaustralia.com/pilotcentre/aip/index.asp

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required. An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months. An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines. Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s). AIDS test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable. For more information on longer stays, check with the Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/797-3145) or the Consulate General in Los Angeles, CA (310/229-4840).
www.immi.gov.au
www.austemb.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Not Available

4. Special Notices

Not Available

Updated: 20040824

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International