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Aeronautical Information: Republic of Croatia
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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport, and Communications
Civil Aviation Authority
Prisavlje 14
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
Telephone: +385 1 6169060
Fax: +385 1 6196393
Telex:
AFS: LDZGYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: info@caacro.hr
WWW: www.caacro.hr

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Croatia Control Ltd.
P.O. Box 45
10150 Zagreb Airport
Croatia
Telephone: +385 1 6229400
Fax: +385 1 6602982
Telex:
AFS: LDZAYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: webmaster@crocontrol.hr
WWW: www.croatiacontrol.com

2. Meteorology

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WWW: http://www.dhmz.htnet.hr/

3. Customs

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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: Croatia Control Ltd.
Aeronautical Publications Office
P.O. Box 45
10150 Zagreb Airport
Croatia
Telephone: +385 1 6229372
+385 1 6229373
Fax: +385 1 6229374
Telex:
AFS: LDZAYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: aip@crocontrol.hr
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Croatia Control Ltd.
International NOTAM Office
P.O. Box 45
10150 Zagreb Airport
Croatia
Telephone: +385 1 6229314
+385 1 6265889
Fax: +385 1 4562223
Telex:
AFS: LDZAYNYX
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E-mail: notam@crocontrol.hr
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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

     Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik Airport

     Zadar - Zadar Airport

     Zagreb - Zagreb Airport

     World Aero Data -- Croatia 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

     1. General Regulations. Transport permission comprises entry permission for foreign aircraft. The permission does not replace approvals, exemptions or licences required pursuant to Air Traffic Law and other laws of the Republic of Croatia.

     2. Nonscheduled Air Traffic Procedure for Obtaining Permission for Foreign Aircraft to Enter and Operate in the Republic of Croatia. For commercial flights with traffic stops in the Republic of Croatia, a transport permission shall be requested from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Communications not later than:

       a. Two full workdays prior to the beginning fo the flight.

       b. Fifteen days for a series of more than four flights (chain of flights). Address:

  Ministry of Maritime Affairs
Transport and Communications
Civil Aviation Authority
Prisavlje 14
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
Telephone: +385 1 6169074
Fax: +385 1 6169387
AFTN: LDZGYAYX
Hours: 0830 - 1630 (workdays only)

     3. Non-stop Transit Flights. For non-stop transit flights the application requirements stated in paragraph 2, above, are applicable. The transport permission is deemed to be granted if the aircraft has been registered in a State having ratified the ICAO Convention and permitting non-stop transit flights by aircraft registered in the Republic of Croatia without approval.

     4. Reciprocity Clause. A transport permission for foreign aircraft will always be granted under the proviso that the State of origin of the aircraft operating agency likewise approves applications of Croatian aircraft operating agencies for performance of nonscheduled commercial flights.

     5. Noncommercial Air Traffic. For noncommercial flights of foreign aircraft within the territory and the airspace of the Republic of Croatia, no entry and transit permission is required if the aircraft is registered in an ICAO member State. For noncommercial flights of foreign aircraft, with the unit passengers seating capacity exceeding ten, within the territory and the airspace of the Republic of Croatia, if the aircraft is registered in an ICAO member State, transport permission is required.

     6. All IFR flight plans (FPL) should be forwarded to LDZOZQZX.

     7. All VFR flight plans (FPL) should be forwarded to LDZOZFZX.

     8. Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 90 days. For stays over 3 months, a visa is required and should be obtained in advance. For additional information, consult the Embassy of Croatia, 2343 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/588-8933), or the nearest Consulate General in Chicago (312/482-9902), Los Angeles (310/477-1009) or New York (212/599-3066).
www.croatiaemb.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

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Updated:
20040908

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International