International Flight Information Manual (Algeria)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Algeria

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministere des Transports Direction de l'Aviation civile et de la Meteorologie 119 rue Didouche Mourad Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 74 06 99
Fax:
Telex:	66129, 66063, 66137
AFS:	DAALYAYA
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Office National de la Meteorologie (ONM) Avenue Khemisti B.P. 153 Dar El Beida Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 50 73 93 +213 21 50 67 79 +213 21 50 67 91
Fax:	+213 21 50 88 49
Telex:	64356
AFS:	DAALYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Direction Generale des Douanes 119, Rue Docteur Saadane Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 71 16 16
Fax:	+213 21 74 69 74
Telex:	56300
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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4. Immigration

Postal address:	Ministere de l'Interieur Place Mohamed Seddik Benyahya El Mouradia Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 69 25 25
Fax:	+213 21 69 21 61 +213 21 69 22 96 +213 21 66 20 10
Telex:
AFS:
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E-mail:
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5. Health

Postal address:	Ministere de la Sante Publique 125, Boulevard Abderrahmane laala El Madania Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 27 99 00
Fax:	+213 21 27 96 41
Telex:	65338/65339/65300/65316
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
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E-mail:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministere de l'Agriculture Institut National de Protection Des Vegetaux (INPV) Control Phytosanitaire Avenue Pasteur- B.P. 80 El Harrach Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 52 30 16/17/18
Fax:	+213 21 52 58 63
Telex:	64197
AFS:
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E-mail:
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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Direction d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aerienne Route de Cherarba Oued Smar-Alger B.P. 70D Dar el Beida Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 68 16 98
Fax:	+213 21 68 16 98
Telex:
AFS:	DAAAYKYR
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Ministere des Transports Direction de l'Aviation Civile et de la Meteorologie 119, Rue Didouche Mourad Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 74 06 99
Fax:
Telex:	66129/66063/66137
AFS:	DAALYAYA
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Direction d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aerienne Service de l'Information Aeronautique Route de Cherarba BP 70D Dar el beida Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 50 91 84
Fax:	+213 21 50 91 84
Telex:
AFS:	DAAAYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	ddna@enna.dz
WWW:	http://www.enna.dz/

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Direction d'Exploitation de la Navigation Aerienne Bureau NOTAM International Route de Cherarba BP 70D Dar el beida Alger, Algerie
Telephone:	+213 21 65 63 65 +213 21 67 96 46
Fax:	+213 21 65 63 65 +213 21 67 96 46
Telex:
AFS:	DAAAYNYN
Cable/SITA:	NOF ALGER
E-mail:
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
Alger ACC	+213 21 68 19 90 +213 21 66 96 14
Alger FIS	+213 21 68 19 90 +213 21 66 96 14
ACC/FIC	+213 21 68 19 90 +213 21 66 96 14
Adrar FIS	+213 49 95 91 56 +213 49 95 93 11
Alger APP	+213 21 50 91 80
Alger TWR	+213 21 50 91 81
Annaba APP	+213 38 85 45 63 +213 38 85 45 64 +213 38 85 45 67 +213 38 85 45 69 +213 38 85 45 70 +213 38 85 45 71
Bordj Mokhtar Radio	+213 35 96 82 06 +213 35 96 06 89
Constantine	+213 31 93 69 62 +213 31 93 92 40 +213 31 93 40 02 +213 31 92 74 05
Djanet Radio	+213 29 47 52 19 +213 29 47 55 36
El Golea Radio	+213 29 83 61 01	+213 29 83 61 01
El Oued Radio	+213 32 20 10 61 +213 32 20 13 41	+213 32 20 13 41
Ghardaia Radio	+213 29 88 27 87 +213 29 88 28 87
H. Messaoud Radio	+213 29 73 70 73	+213 29 73 01 89
In Salah Radio	+213 29 36 30 37
Oran APP	+213 41 41 94 63	+213 41 41 94 77
Tamanrasset Radio	+213 29 34 42 27	+213 29 34 49 58
Timimoun Radio	+213 29 98 45 23	+213 29 98 02 17
Touggourt Radio	+213 29 67 27 95 +213 29 67 29 45
In Amenas Radio	+213 29 43 90 33

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

Algiers - Algiers International Airport

World Aero Data -- Algeria 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

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1. Private and nonscheduled commercial flights (including air travel clubs) overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes can seek permission directly from Direction General De L'Aviation Civile. A copy of the request should also be sent to the U.S. Embassy in Alger. Advance notice (including a flight plan) must be on file with the Direction Generale de L'Aviation Civile, Ministry of Transport, 119, Rue Didouche Mourad, Alger, Algeria 16000 (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: DAALYAYA/TELEX: 66129/66063/66137) at least 48 hours prior to departure to provide advance notification, not including weekends and holidays. (Algeria observes the Moslem weekend, Thursday and Friday. Notification for Saturday morning flight must be sent by Wednesday morning.)

2. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Direction de L'Aviation Civile at least 15 working days prior to departure, and must include 3 copies of the following information:

a. Name of the operating company.

b. Owner of the aircraft (if the owner is not the operator).

c. Type of aircraft and registration marks and type of equipment.

d. Dates, itinerary and complete schedule of the flight including original departure point, list of all stops and times of arrivals at and departures from Algerian airports.

e. Purpose of the flight.

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

g. Place of loading and offloading of passengers and cargo in Algeria.

h. Name and address of the charterer.

i. Cost per passenger and means by which the flight was made known (for inclusive tour charters).

j. Number and names of air crew.

k. Number of passengers (including listing of VIP'S).

l. Total numbers of persons on board.

m. All other necessary information: "speed-altitude."

n. Signature and status of signatory.

3. Overflights approved, with or without stops in Algeria, are valid for seventy-two (72) hours from the approved estimated time of transit.

4. Private and nonscheduled commercial flights may only land and take off from Algerian airports that have customs facilities as specified under aerodromes of entry.

5. Passport and visa required. Obtain visa before arrival. For a Visa valid up to 90 days, you need to provide 2 application forms, 2 photos, and $55.50 fee (money order or certified check). For a tourist visa, you need an itinerary from an airline and a hotel reservation. For a business visa, a company letter is required. Enclose prepaid self-addressed envelope for return of passport by registered, certified or express mail. Validity of visa: applicants must enter Algeria within 45 days of issuance. For currency regulations and other information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, 2137 Wyoming Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008(202/265-2800).
www.algeria-us.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

No internal constraints reported. Flights to/from Israel are prohibited.

4. Special Notices

1. Confirmation that permission requests for nonscheduled commercial flights have been received by the Civil Aviation Administration is necessary but confirmation does not constitute approval for the flight. Specific permission in the form of an authorization number from the Direction General De L'Aviation Civile is required for private and nonscheduled commercial overflights.

2. Overflights are prohibited in a zone extending 75 nautical miles from 27/42N to 08/07W (Tindouf) or up to Algeria's border with Morocco, the Western Sahara, and Maritania to the north, west, and south respectively.

Updated: 20050308

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