International Flight Information Manual (Bangladesh)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Bangladesh

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh Chairman Kurmitola Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh
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AFS:	VGHQYAYX
Cable/SITA:	CIVILAIR Dhaka
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2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Bangladesh Meteorological Department Headquarters Office Abhawa, Bhavan, Arargaon Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
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AFS:	VGZRYMYX
Cable/SITA:	METEOR Dhaka
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3. Customs

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4. Immigration

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5. Health

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6. Animal Quarantine

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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:	International AIP Library Service Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh Kurmitola Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh
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AFS:	VGHQYOYX
Cable/SITA:	CIVILAIR Dhaka
E-mail:	ais_caab@accesstel.net
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Zia International Airport Kurmitola Dhaka-1229, Bangladesh
Telephone:
Fax:	+880 2 8913322
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AFS:	VGZRYNYX
Cable/SITA:	CIVILDROME Dhaka
E-mail:	ais_caab@accesstel.net
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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

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 -- Bangladesh 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 commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Chairman Civil Aviation Authority, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, Kurnitola, Dhaka 1206, Bangladesh (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR DHAKA/TELEX: NONE) at least 3 working days prior to departure. All requests must include:

a. Name, nationality and address of operators.

b. Type of aircraft, nationality and registration marks.

c. Dates and times of arrival and departure.

d. Places of embarkation or disembarkation abroad of passengers and cargo, as the case may be.

e. Purpose of flight.

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

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

h. Complete route of flight.

i. Such other information as may be required by the Chairman.

2. Passport, visa, and onward/return ticket required. Tourist/business visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $45 processing fee (bank draft or money order). Tourist should also attach travel itinerary. Business visa requires letter of justification/financial guarantee from the employer. Student visa requires financial guarantee certificate and letter from educational institution. For longer stays and more information, consult the Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, 3510 International Drive, NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/244-0183) or the Bangladesh Mission in New York at (212/867-3434).
www.bangladoot.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Flights to/from Israel and South Africa are prohibited.

4. Special Notices

1. All aircraft landing for noncommercial purposes must provide at least 3 working days prior notice. Application should be made to the Chairman, Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh. All message must include the same information as required by the Chairman under Aircraft Entry Requirements of Civil Aviation listed above.

2. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft anticipating landing passengers or cargo originating from Bangladesh may do so only with the prior approval of the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh. The application must be accompanied by a "No Objection Certificate" from Bangladesh Biman, the National Carrier of Bangladesh.

Updated: 20041109

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International