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Aeronautical Information: Bulgaria
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministry of Transport
State Aeronautical Inspectorate
5 Gourko Street
Sofia - 1000, Bulgaria
Telephone:
Fax: +359 2-885337
+359 2-88029
Telex: 22640 AVINS BG
AFS: LBSFYAYX
Cable/SITA: AVINS Sofia
E-mail: caa@caa.bg
WWW: www.caa.bg/en_page_caa_1_1.htm

2. Meteorology

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3. Customs

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address: Accident Prevention and Investigation Service
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AFS: LBSFYLYX
Cable/SITA: AVINS Sofia
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Air Traffic Services Authority
1540 Sofia Airport, Bulgaria
Telephone:
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Telex: 22353
AFS: LBSFYOYX
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E-mail: caa@caa.bg
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Sofia Airport
Telephone: +395 2 98441250
Fax: +350 2 718095
+359 2 9374253
Telex:
AFS: LBSFYNYX
Cable/SITA: SOFYHYF
E-mail: Daniela.radeva@atsa.bg
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address: Sofia Airport
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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

     Bulgarian Airports

     Sofia - Sofia International Airport

     World Aero Data -- Bulgaria 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

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     1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Department, 25 Khan Krum St., Sofia, Bulgaria. All requests must be submitted through the American Embassy, I Alexander Stamboliski Boulevard, Sofia, Bulgaria (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AMEMBASSY SOFIA/TELEX: 22690) so as to reach the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at least 7 working days prior to departure. All requests must include:

       a. Aircraft nationality.

       b. Name and address of person or company applying for flight clearance and name of aircraft owner.

       c. Aircraft type and registration marks.

       d. Air speed, radio call and communication and navigation equipment on board.

       e. Date and time of departure complete route of flight and times and points of entry into and exit from Bulgarian airspace.

       f. Flight altitude to be used.

       g. Last airport of departure before entering Bulgaria, airports of landing in Bulgaria, if landing, and first airport of landing after leaving Bulgaria.

       h. Name and nationality of pilot and number and names of crew.

       i. Purpose of flight.

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

       k. Fuel or other services required in Bulgaria.

       l. Guarantee of passenger and third party insurance and that the crew is familiar with Bulgarian Air Regulations.

       m. Address to whom the flight clearance is to be forwarded.

         NOTE- AFTN or TELEX NR will suffice.

     2. Flights may not enter Bulgaria without a confirmed entry point. Entry permits are valid for 48 hours from the departure time indicated in the request. Once initial approval is granted, changes within the 48 hour period of validity can be arranged directly through Sofia Airport. Changes to the entry permit must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to departure. The entry permit will become void if the aircraft does not enter Bulgarian airspace within 10 hours of the scheduled entry time and no notification of change or postponement has been received by Bulgarian authorities.

     3. Request for overflight and landings should be made at least 7 working days in advance. Any passengers or crew wishing to enter Bulgaria (pass Customs and Passport Control) should acquire a Bulgarian Visa ahead of time at a Bulgarian Embassy or Consular abroad. American citizens should apply 2 weeks ahead of time for visa.

     4. Passport required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 30 days. Border tax $20 (U.S.) must be paid when entering Bulgaria. For persons staying over 30 days, obtain a visa in advance. Under Bulgarian law, an AIDS test is required for all intending immigrants and may be required for foreigners staying longer than a month for purposes of study or work; US test is accepted. All travelers, except those staying in a private boarding house or hotel, etc., are required to register with the regional passport office or the police within 48 hours after their arrival in Bulgaria. For more information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, 1621 22nd St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/387-7969 or 387-0174) or the Bulgarian Consulate in New York at (212/935-4646).
www.bulgaria-embassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

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4. Special Notices

     Any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any corporation, partnership, organization or association considering the operation of an aircraft into Bulgaria must review current Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations providing guidance relating to trade and other transactions involving Bulgaria.

Updated:
20040824

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