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Aeronautical Information: Aruba
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Department of Civil Aviation
Sabana Berde 73-B
Oranjestad, Netherlands Antilles
Telephone:
Fax: +2975 8 23038
Telex: 5089 AIA
AFS: TNCAYAYX
Cable/SITA: Antilles CIVILAIR Aruba
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: Beatrix International Airport
Telephone: +2975 8 583 7320
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WWW: http://www.meteo.an/

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: AIS TNCA ORANJESTAD/BEATRIX
Telephone: +2975 8 5820295
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
Beatrix TWR +2975 8 21291  

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

      Oranjestad - Reina Beatrix International Airport

     World Aero Data -- Aruba Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

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Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing the territory of the Netherlands Antilles (the Caribbean Islands of Bonaire, Curacao, Saba, St. Eustatius, and the Dutch side of St. Maarten), and the territory of Aruba, for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file and received by ATC authorities at least 1 hour prior to arrival.

     2. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Director of Civil Aviation, Seru Mahuma z/n, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR CURACAO/TELEX: 1102) at least 14 days (4 days if by commercial telegraph with prepaid reply) prior to departure.

     3. All requests must include:

       a. Name, nationality, and business address of the company or operator.

       b. Type of aircraft, nationality and registration marks.

       c. Date and time of arrival and departure and airports to be used.

       d. Route of flight.

       e. Purpose of flight.

       f. Number of passengers.

       g. Type and amount of cargo.

       h. Specification of the charter of transportation cost per individual.

       i. Copies of the insurance policy covering liability to third party and operating permit issued by the state of registry, if not already on file with the Director of Civil Aviation (these copies must be on file before the application will be considered).

     3. Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship (original-official birth or naturalization certificate and photo ID) required. Visa not required for stay of up to 3 months after arrival. You may need proof of onward/return ticket or sufficient funds. for stay may be required. Airport facility charge $30 paid upon departure. AIDS test required for intending immigrants. For further information, consult the Royal Netherlands Embassy (202/244-5300), or nearest Consulate General: CA (310/266-1598), FL (305/789-6646), IL (312/856-0110), NY (212/246-1429) or TX (713/622-8000).
www.netherlands-embassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

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4. Special Notices

     1. Pilots not in possession of permission in writing upon arrival, when required, will not be permitted to conduct commercial activity (load or unload) at any of the Netherlands Antilles Islands.

     2. VFR flights will not be permitted between sunset and sunrise anywhere within the Curacao Flight Information Region (FIR).

     3. Parking facilities at St. Maarten Island, Prinses Juliana Airport, are limited and are subject to prior approval from the airport manager. Non-scheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes in particular should include in the landing request their estimated times of arrival, departure and length of time on the ground to permit CIVILAIR CURACAO to assist in obtaining a parking clearance before departure. All aircraft must verify parking approval with the airport manager prior to departure.

     4. Due to frequent violations of Article 29 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and of our national laws and regulations on the same subject, airmen are advised that strict inspection of aircraft documents and crew member licenses will be carried out and that failure to carry valid documents and certificates may result in legal prosecution.

Updated:
20050603

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International