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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 978
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-610277
Fax: +251 1-612533
Telex: 21162 CIVAIR ET
AFS: HAAAYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Addis Abeba
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address: National Meteorological Services Agency
P.O. Box 1090
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-512299
Fax: +251 1-517066
Telex: 21474 TMET ET
AFS:
Cable/SITA: ETHIOMET Addis Abeba
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address: Ministry of Finance
Customs Authority
P.O. Box 3248
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-513100
Fax: +251 1-518355
Telex: 21117
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address: Security, Immigration and Refugee Affairs Authority
Counselor and Immigration Main Department
P.O. Box 5741
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-553899
Fax: +251 1-553209
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address: Ministry of Public Health
Department of Environmental Health
P.O. Box 5504
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-181459/517011
Fax: +251 1-519366
Telex: 21844 MOHET
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

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

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address: Ministry of Farming
Agricultural Quarantine
P.O. Box 62347
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-512122
Fax: +251 1-512984
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 978
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-181196 (En Route)
+251 1-612199 (Aerodrome)
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Addis Abeba
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 978
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-180622
Fax: +251 1-612533
Telex: 21162 CIV AIR ET
AFS: HAAAYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Addis Abeba
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
Aeronautical Information Services
P.O. Box 978
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-610277 ext 323
Fax: +251 1-612533
Telex: 21162 Civ Air ET
AFS: HAAAYGYX
Cable/SITA: Civil Air Addis Abeba
E-mail: caa.airnav@telecom.net.et
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
International NOTAM Office
Addis Abeba Bole International Airport
P.O. Box 978
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1 63 04 40
+251 1 18 04 58/
+251 1 61 02 77 ext 280
Fax: +251 1 61 25 33
Telex: 21162 Civ Air ET
AFS: HAABYNYX/HAZZNAXX
Cable/SITA: Civil Air Addis Abeba
E-mail: caa.airnav@telecom.net.et
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address: Director
Air Operations and Nav Aids Department
Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. 978
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Telephone: +251 1-180306
Fax: +251 1-612533
Telex: 21162 CIVAIR ADDIS ABABA
AFS: HAAAYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVIL AIR ADDIS ABEBA
E-mail: caa.airnav@telecom.net.et
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
Addis Abeba ACC +251 1-180789/
+251 1-610277 ext 266		 +251 1-612533
Addis Abeba FIS    
Addis Abeba Radio    

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 -- Ethiopia 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 flights overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Civil Aviation Authority, P.O. Box 978, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: CIVILAIR ADDIS ABABA/TELEX: CIVILAIR 21162) not less than 15 days prior to departure (not less than 7 days if commercial telegraph is used). Only requests via telegraph must include provision for pre-paid response. All requests must include:

       a. Name and complete address of aircraft operator, owner, or charterer.

       b. Type of aircraft, registration marks, and call-sign.

       c. Points of departure and destination.

       d. Date and time of arrival and departure.

       e. Purpose of flight, name of captain, number of passengers, and/or description and weight of cargo.

       f. Point of entry into Ethiopia (latitude and longitude) and route of flight.

       g. Point of exit (latitude and longitude) and route of flight.

       h. Proposed altitude or flight level.

       i. Radio frequencies.

       j. Handling agent in Ethiopia. Aircraft shall not enter Ethiopian airspace prior to obtaining the necessary permit.

     2. Charter flights landing for commercial purposes shall not be operated to or from Ethiopia without the prior approval of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority. Applications or charter must be in the hands of the Civil Aviation Authority not less than 7 days prior to the proposed date of operation. License applications are to be forwarded along with the permission request and must include:

       a. Name and complete address of aircraft operator, owner, or charterer and local agent, if any.

       b. Type of aircraft, registration marks, and call-sign.

       c. Points of departure and destination.

       d. Date and time of arrival and departure.

       e. Type of charter.

       f. Whether charter is in conformity with IATA Resolution NR 045 or not.

       g. Complete itinerary, including dates, times, and places of stop.

       h. Number of crew, number of passengers, and/or description and weight of cargo.

       i. Copy of a completed charter application using the form shown as attachment "A" and/or "B" to IATA Resolution NR 045.

       j. Name of passengers if charter originated in Ethiopia.

     3. All times are requested to be shown in UTC. Communications filed through commercial telegraphic services must be on a reply-paid basis.

     4. Passport and visa required. Exit visas are required of all visitors remaining in Ethiopia for more than 30 days. For longer stays and other information, contact the Embassy of Ethiopia, 3506 International Dr., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/364-1200).
www.ethiopianembassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     None

Updated:
20040831

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International