International Flight Information Manual (Guatemala)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Guatemala

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional "La Aurora" Zona 13, Guatemala
Telephone:	+502 331-2864
Fax:	+502 331-4840
Telex:	3120 ACIVIL GU
AFS:	MGGTYAYX
Cable/SITA:	DAEROCIVIL Guatemala
E-mail:
WWW:	www.aeronauticacivil.org.gt/principal.htm

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Departamento de Sistemas Atmosfericos- Meteorologia Aeronautica 7a. Avenida 14-57 Zona 13, Guatemala
Telephone:
Fax:	(502) 2-3315005
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AFS:	MGGTYMYX
Cable/SITA:	INSIVUMEH Guatemala
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3. Customs

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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

Postal address:	Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil de Guatemala Servicios de Informacion Aeronautica AIS Auropuerto Internacional La Aurora Zona 13 C.P. 01013 Guatemala, Ciudad
Telephone:
Fax:	+502 3315484
Telex:	+502 3620221
AFS:	MGGTYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	ais@aeronauticacivil.org.gt cano_l@aeronauticacivil.org.gt aip@aeronauticacivil.org.gt
WWW:	www.aeronauticacivil.org.gt/ aisweb.cocesna.hn/cgi-bin/NotamWeb_GUA

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional La Aurora, Zona 13, C.P. 2030 Republica de Guatemala
Telephone:
Fax:	+502 331 5484
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AFS:	MGGTYOYX
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E-mail:	ais@aeronauticacivil.org.gt aip@aeronauticacivil.org.gt
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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 -- Guatemala 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 aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics, La Aurora Airport, Zone 13, Guatemala City, Guatemala (Telegraphic Address: DAEROCIVIL GUATEMALA; Telex: None) at least 24 hours in advance. Requests must include:

a. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

b. Aircraft owner and operator.

c. Point of departure and purpose of flight.

d. Destination and ETA in Guatemala.

e. Number of crew.

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

g. Date of departure and final destination.

2. A response to the request will not be received unless permission is denied or unless restrictions are placed upon the flight. If no response is received within 24 hours, the requestor may assume that the permission is granted. If a definite answer to the request is desired, the requestor must include provision for pre-paid reply. A copy of the request should be kept and carried along on the flight to prove that the request had been sent.

3. Passport required for a stay of up to 90 days. For travel by minors and general information, contact the Embassy of Guatemala, 2220 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008-4081 (202/745-4952), or nearest Consulate: CA (213/365-9251 or 415/788-5651), FL (305/443-4828), IL (312/332-3170), NY (212/686-3837) or TX (713/953-9531).
www.guatemala-embassy.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

In addition to satisfying entry requirements, foreign pilots flying private commercial aircraft from Guatemala City/La Aurora to another point or points in Guatemala must request a special flight permit from the Guatemalan Directorate General of Civil Aviation. This permit can be obtained from the Office of Air Transit on workdays, and at other times from the Aeronautic Information Service Office in the Civil Aviation Building, La Aurora Airport. A valid pilot's license and proof of third-party insurance coverage must be presented. A pilot who plans to operate within Guatemala for more than one month must submit his request in wririting, on Guatemalan legal paper, along with proof of third-party insurance and pilot's license, directly to the Director of Civil Aviation at La Aurora.

Updated: 20050322

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