International Flight Information Manual (Barbados)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Barbados

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism, and International Transport Air Traffic Services Building Grantley Adams International Airport Christ Church, Barbados
Telephone:	+246 428-0930
Fax:	+246 428-2539
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2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Director - Meteorological Service Terminal One Grantley Adams International Airport Christ Church, Barbados
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Fax:	+246 428-1676
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3. Customs

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Grantley Adams International Airport Christ Church, Barbados
Telephone:	+246 428-7101 ext 4202, 4203
Fax:	+246 420-7333
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AFS:	TBPBYOYX
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E-mail:	aisbarbados@sunbeach.net
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

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Fax:	+246 420 7333
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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2. ATS Units Contact List

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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

World Aero Data -- Barbados Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

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Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

1. Private and nonscheduled (NSC) commercial flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, an Air Traffic Service (ATS) flight plan must be on file with the Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) at least twenty four hours prior to arrival or overflight.

2. Nonscheduled commercial flights and inclusive tour charter flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain PRIOR permission in the form of a permit from the Permanent Secretary, (International Transport) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and International Transport (TELEPHONE: (246) 427-5792 - FAX: (809) 431-0121) at least 10 working days PRIOR to arrival in Barbados. The application must be submitted on forms available from the International Transport Division.

3. Technical stops must be coordinated either through a local handling company which is a requirement or directly with the Technical Director - Aviation, Air Traffic Services Building, Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados (TELEPHONE: (246) 428-0930 - FAX: (246) 428-2539). Details must be filed at least three working days prior to date of technical stop.

4. U.S. citizens must enter Barbados using a valid U.S. passport. No visa is needed to enter Barbados for stays up to 28 days. For further information, travelers may contact the Embassy of Barbados, 2144 Wyoming Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 939-9200, fax (202) 332-7467, E-mail: barbados@oas.org or the consulates of Barbados in Los Angeles, Miami or New York.

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Aircraft owned/operated by corporations and transporting their respective corporate staff need not obtain prior permission. Transport of corporate staff on aircraft which are chartered and are clearly not owned/operated by the corporation under reference must obtain prior permission as such flights would be classified as commercial in nature. Permission for such flights must be obtained from the Permanent Secretary (International Transport), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and International Transport. A local handling company is required for such flights, inter alia, in order to ensure the quality of service these operations would require.

4. Special Notices

A Nonscheduled Permit is required by the operator of any aircraft chartered to transport any patient into or out of Barbados. A permit must be obtained from the Permanent Secretary (International Transport) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and International Transport at least seventy-two hours prior to the service. In processing such applications local authorities will seek to ensure that only suitably equipped aircraft including access door(s) are granted permits. This process ensures that only "Bona Fide" operators carry out such service which is essential to the proper care of the patient. It is therefore recommended that long term Nonscheduled Permits are obtained.

International General Aviation Air Travel Club using light single/twin engine aircraft are not required to have prior permission to land at Barbados; however, such flights should not arrive on weekends (Friday-Sunday) between the peak hours of 1700 U.T.C. and 2100 U.T.C. an ATS Flight Plan must be filed with the AIS office prior to arrival in Barbados. This requirement is to ensure that such flights do not create undue apron congestion.

Updated: 20040824

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