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Aeronautical Information: French Guiana
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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Direction Regionale de l'Aviation Civile aux Antilles et en Guyane
B.P. 644
97262 Fort-de-France Cedex
Martinique
Telephone:
Fax: +19 569 634706
Telex: 912356 DIRAC
AFS: TFFDYAYX
Cable/SITA: AVIACIVIL Fort-de-France, Martinique
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1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministere Charge des Transports, DGAC
48, rue Camille Desmoulins
92452 ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX CEDEX
France
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AFS: LFPSYAYD
Cable/SITA: AVIACIVIL Paris
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2A. Meteorology

Postal address: Meteo-France, Service Meteorologique de la Martinque
Aeroport du Lamentin, B.P. 379
97158 POINTE A PITRE CEDEX
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Fax: +596 821425 (Admin)
+596 829999 (Tech)
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2B. Meteorology

Postal address: Meteo-France, Service Meteorologique de Guyane
B.P. 6022
97306 CAYENNE CEDEX
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Fax: +594 306787 (Admin)
+594 356089 (Tech)
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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

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Bureau NOTAM International de Rochambeau
District Aeronautique de Guyane Fracaise
Aerodrome de Cayenne/Rochambeau
97351 MATOURY
Telephone:
Fax: +594 359319
+594 356166
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AFS: SOOOYNYX
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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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

     World Aero Data -- French Guiana Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

      www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/html/frameset_aip_uk.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

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

     2. Private aircraft weighing more than 12,500 lbs. and nonscheduled commercial aircraft carrying cargo only, landing for commercial purposes, must obtain prior permission from the Director de L'Aviation Civile, B.P. 644-97262, Fort de France CEDEX, Martinque Island, French Antilles (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL FORT DE FRANCE; Telex: 912356 DIRAC) at least 30 days in advance of flight (48 hours if by telegraph). All requests must include, as applicable:

       a. Name of company.

       b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

       c. Complete route of flight.

       d. Place of departure and date, time and airport of arrival.

       e. Number of passengers.

       f. Lodging arrangements.

       g. Type and amount of cargo.

       h. Consignee of cargo. For a series of more than four cargo flights, requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the first flight.

     3. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft carrying passengers and landing for commercial purposes must request in writing (submitted in triplicate) at least 1 month in advance for a single flight and 3 months in advance of the first of a series of more than 2 flights for prior permission from the Secretariat General a l'Aviation Civile, Direction des Transports Aeriens, Sous-Direction des Affaires Internationales, 48, Rue Camille Desmoulins, 92130 Issy - les - Moulineaux (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL PARIS; Telex: Dirtraer 643153. Fax: 01 41 09 3865. RSFTA: LFPSYAYT) with a copy of the request forwarded separately to the Direction de L'Aviation Civil, Fort de France, Martinique Island, French Antilles. All requests must include:

       a. Name of aircraft operator and owner, if different.

       b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

       c. Complete route of flight.

       d. Date, time and airport of arrival.

       e. Purpose of flight.

       f. Number of passengers.

       g. For contributory group charters and air travel clubs, the name and address of charterer, cost per passenger, and if passengers have been members of the club, firm or association for more than 6 months.

       h. For inclusive tour charters, include the itinerary for the entire trip, from point of origin to final destination, the duration of the entire trip, and the length of stay in each territory under French jurisdiction.

       i. For all flights, include lodging arrangements, if possible, while in French territory. All requests must include the name, address and signature of the person initiating the request.

     4. Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 3 months. For further information, contact the Consulate General of France, 4101 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/944-6200).
www.consulfrance-washington.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     VFR night flights prohibited over French territory.

Updated:
20040903

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