International Flight Information Manual (Kuwait)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Kuwait

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Directorate General of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 17 13001 SAFAT, Kuwait
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Fax:	+965 4310981
Telex:	23038 CIVAIR KT
AFS:	OKAAYAYX
Cable/SITA:	CIVAIR Kuwait
E-mail:	ais1@kuwait-airport.com.kw
WWW:	www.kuwait-airport.com.kw/

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Directorate General of Civil Aviation Aeronautical Information Service Kuwait International Airport PO Box 17 Safat 13001 Kuwait
Telephone:	+965 4727329
Fax:	+965 4765512
Telex:	31945 CIVAIR KT
AFS:	OKNOYNYX
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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

Kuwait - Kuwait International

World Aero Data -- Kuwait Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

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Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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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 Aviation, Kuwait International Airport, P.O. Box 17, SAFAT, 13001 Kuwait (Telegraphic Address: CIVAIR KUWAIT; SITA Address:KWIAPYA-KWIDDYA; Fax: 4768774) at least 72 hours prior to departure and must insure that approval is granted. All flights must have a flight plan on file at least 24 hours prior to departure. Operation of noisy aircraft not complying with Annex 16 provisions is limited during the period 0530-1830 UTC.

2. Requests should include:

a. Name and address of applicant.

b. Aircraft type and registration marks.

c. Date and time of arrival and departure.

d. Complete route of flight.

e. Number and nationality of passengers and type and amount of cargo.

f. Radio frequencies available and range of aircraft.

g. Name of pilot and number of crew.

h. Name, nationality and address of aircraft operator and charterer, if any.

i. Purpose of flight.

j. The name and telephone number of person to be contacted in Kuwait.

3. Passport and visa required. Business visa requires 2 application forms, 2 photos, a business letter, and a $24 fee. Transit visa, valid for up to 72 hours, requires copy of onward/return ticket, visa for next destination (if applicable), and an $8 fee. AIDS test required for residency and work permits; U.S. test results accepted. For further information, contact the Embassy of the State of Kuwait, 2940 Tilden St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/966-0702) or Consulate, 321 East 44th St., New York, NY 10017 (212/973-4318).
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3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Cabotage not permitted for residents or nonresidents. Flights to/from Israel prohibited.

4. Special Notices

1. Aircraft registered in Israel and any other aircraft destined for or departing from Israel or operating to Jerusalem are not allowed to fly into or over the territory of Kuwait.

2. Flight plans must include the reference number of the permission granted (found at the beginning of the approval message text).

3. Currency accepted for payment of fees, Kuwaiti Dinars OR U.S. Dollars.

4. Fuel availability can be determined by contacting fuel supplier, KAFCO, on Telex 23056 KUWAIT or by telegram to AIRFUEL KUWAIT, telephone: 4330475-4330482-4330483.

5. The operator of the aircraft must be a national of and hold a permit issued by the state from which the request originates. If the flight originates in a state other than that from which the request originates, prior approval must be given by the state in which the flight originates.

Updated: 20040909

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International