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Aeronautical Information: Iraq
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministry of Transport
The General Establishment of Civil Aviation
Baghdad International Airport
Baghdad – Republic of IRAQ
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS: ORBIYAYX or ORBIZGZX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW: http://ramcc.dtic.mil/

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Ministry of Transport
The Iraqi Meteorological Organization
Meteorological Office Section
Baghdad Intl. Airport
Republic of IRAQ
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS: ORBBYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:
Telephone:
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E-mail:
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4. Immigration

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Telephone:
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5. Health

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Telephone:
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address: Ministry of Agriculture
ANDULUS Square
Near ALSADER HOTEL
Baghdad – IRAQ
Telephone:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address: Ministry of Agriculture
ANDULUS Square
Near ALSADER HOTEL
Baghdad – IRAQ
Telephone:
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Telex:
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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:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
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E-mail:
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Iraq
Telephone:
Fax: +964 888 0187
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
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E-mail:
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2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
BASRAH APP (or TWR)    
BAGHDAD ACC (or APP, TWR or RADIO)    

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
Baghdad International Airport (ORBI) X        
Basrah International Airport (ORMM) X        

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 -- Iraq Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

      http://ramcc.dtic.mil/iraq.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. http://ramcc.dtic.mil/

     2. Passport required. A person seeking entry to Iraq must appear before an authorized officer of the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) at a port of entry, border control station, or at any place designated by the Senior Advisor of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, in coordination with the Interim Minister of the Interior, for examination to determine whether the person may be granted entry to Iraq. Officers issue permits valid for up to 90 days, which may be renewed at CPA offices in Iraq. Permits will eventually be issued by Iraqi missions abroad.

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Not Available

4. Special Notices

     Not Available

Updated:
20050128

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International