International Flight Information Manual (Belgium)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Belgium

Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Civil Aviation Authority CCN 4th floor Rue du Progres, 80 Box 5 B - 1030 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 32 11
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 203 15 28
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	CIVILAIR BRUSSELS
E-mail:	civilair@mobilit.fgov.be
WWW:	www.mobilit.fgov.be

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	BELGOCONTROL CCN Rue du Progres, 80 Box 2 B - 1030 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 206 21 11
Fax:	+32 (0) 206 22 88
Telex:
AFS:	EBVAYDYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.belgocontrol.be

1C. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Brussels International Airport Company (BIAC) Operations Brussels National Airport B - 1930 Zaventem
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 753 42 00
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 753 42 50
Telex:	21318 aero b
AFS:	EBBRYDYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.biac.be

1D. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministere de l'Equipement et des Transports CA-MET - D323 Boulevard du Nord, 8 B - 5000 Namur
Telephone:	+32 (0) 81 77 20 00
Fax:	+32 (0) 81 77 38 66
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

1E. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap Afdeling Personenvervoer en Luchthavens Graaf de Ferraris-gebouw Boulevard Roi Albert II, 20 Box 4 B - 1000 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 553 78 11
Fax:	+32 (0) 553 78 65
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	BELGOCONTROL Directorate Operations - MET Department CCN Rue du Progres, 80 Box 2 B-1030 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 22 60
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 206 22 82
Telex:
AFS:	EBVAYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Ministere des Finances Administration Centrale des Douanes et Accises C.A.E. - Tour des Finances Boulevard du Jardin Botanique, 50 B-1000 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 210 30 11
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Police Federale Immigration et controle frontiere Rue F. Toussaint, 47 B-1050 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 642 63 21
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Ministere de la Sante Publique, de l'Environnement et de l'Integration Sociale Cite Administrative Quartier Vesale et Esplanade Boulevard Pacheco, 19 B-1010 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 210 45 11
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministere de l'Agriculture Administration de l'Elevage et du Service Veterinaire Manhattan Tower Avenue du Boulevard, 21 B-1210 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 72 11
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministere de l'Agriculture Administration de l'Agriculture et de l'Horticulture Manhattan Tower Avenue du Boulevard, 21 B-1210 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 72 11
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

En Route Charges

Postal address:	EUROCONTROL Agency Rue de la Fusee, 96 B-1130 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 729 38 45/49
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 729 90 93/96
Telex:	21173 euroc b
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aerodrome Charges

Postal address:	Brussels National Airport BIAC/BELGOCONTROL CCN Rue du Progres, 80 Box 2 B-1030 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 21 11
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 206 22 88
Telex:
AFS:	EBVAYDYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	BELGOCONTROL ACC Chief Controller O/ATS/C - CANAC Brussels-National Airport Jozef Gorislaan B-1820 Steenokkerzeel Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 27 22/23
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 206 27 29
Telex:
AFS:	EBBUZGZX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	BELGOCONTROL DGO - O/ATS/P CCN Rue du Progres, 80 Box 2 B-1030 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 22 19
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 206 22 21
Telex:
AFS:	EBVAYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	aipclient@belgocontrol.be
WWW:	www.belgocontrol.be/

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	BELGOCONTROL O/ATS/B - International NOTAM Office Brussels National Airport 1st Floor B-1930 Zaventem
Telephone:	+32 (0) 2 206 25 30
Fax:	+32 (0) 2 206 25 29
Telex:
AFS:	EBBRYNYN
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	nof@belgocontrol.be
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	BELGOCONTROL CCN Rue du Progres, 80 Box 2 B - 1030 Brussels
Telephone:	+32 (0) 206 21 11
Fax:	+32 (0) 206 22 88
Telex:
AFS:	EBVAYDYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.belgocontrol.be www.mobilit.fgov.be/

2. ATS Units Contact List

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
Antwerpen TWR	+32 (0) 3 285 69 08 +32 (0) 3 285 69 09	+32 (0) 3 281 29 84
Brussels ACC/APP/FIS	+32 (0) 2 206 27 00	+32 (0) 2 206 27 09
Brussels TWR	+32 (0) 2 206 25 00 +32 (0) 2 206 25 10	+32 (0) 206 25 09 +32 (0) 2 206 25 99
Charleroi TWR/APP	+32 (0) 71 25 12 13	+32 (0) 71 37 32 80
Liege TWR/APP	+32 (0) 4 234 84 23 +32 (0) 4 234 84 92	+32 (0) 4 234 85 00 +32 (0) 4 234 87 42
Maastrictht UAC	+31 433 661 234	+31 433 661 300
Oostende TWR/APP	+32 (0) 59 55 14 90	+32 (0) 59 51 29 51

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

Antwerp - Antwerp International Airport

Brussels - Brussels International Airport

Brussels South - Charleroi Airport

Genk - Genk-Zwartberg Airport

Keiheuvel - Keiheuvel Airport

Liege - Liege Airport

Oostende - Ostend International Airport

World Aero Data -- Belgium Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

1. Private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file.

2. Nonscheduled commercial passenger and cargo flights landing for commercial purposes are subject to special regulations. Prior permission must be obtained from the Director General of Civil Aviation Administration (CAA), Communication Center North, 4th Floor, Rue du Progres 80-B5-, 1030 Brussels, Belgium (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR BRUSSELS/ TELEX: BRUSSELS 22715/FAX: 32-2-203-15-28) at least 72 hours prior to departure. Applications for non-scheduled cargo flights must reach the CAA at least 5 working days before the proposed date of operation (if carrying nonrestricted cargo) or at least 10 working days (if carrying restricted cargo).

3. All requests submitted must include, as applicable:

a. Name and commercial address of the aircraft operator.

b. Type, registration mark, nationality, call-sign and seating capacity of the aircraft.

c. Complete route of flight, dates and times of arrival and departure and the final destination of the aircraft.

d. Purpose of flight.

e. Name and address of charterer, consignor and consignee.

f. Number of passengers and ticket cost per passenger or detailed description (quantity, volume and dimensions) of cargo.

g. Evidence of insurance covering the passengers and third parties on the ground.

h. Copy of the chartering contract.

i. Copy of the advertising material announcing the flights.

h. For the transportation of goods subject to special regulation (i.e., explosives) include a copy of the official authorization.

4. Passport required. Visa not required for business/tourist stay of up to 90 days. (**90-day period begins when entering Schengen countries.) Temporary residence permit required for longer stays, and for study or work. For residence authorization, consult Embassy of Belgium, 3330 Garfield St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/333-6900), or nearest Consulate General: Los Angeles (323/857-1244), Atlanta (404/659-2150), Chicago (312/263-6624), or New York (212/586-5110).
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3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

None.

Updated: 20040824

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International