The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Lesotho
Skip Directly to Designated Authorities

View Country Map

Go to State Department Consular Information

Go to State Department Background Information

Go to Center for Disease Control Health Information

Go to CIA Fact Book Profile

Visit Website of Countrys Embassy in United States

View State Department Public Announcement

View State Department Travel Warning

Go to Federal Aviation Administation Home Page

E-Mail Comments, Questions, Corrections

Contact Information

Return to IFIM Country Listing

Free Online AIP Available

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Director of Civil Aviation
P.O. Box 629
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Telephone:
Fax: +266 310188
Telex: 4321 LO
AFS: FXMMYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Maseru
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Department of Water Affairs
Lesotho Meteorological Services
P.O. Box 772
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex: 4479 METOFF LO
AFS: FXMMYMYX
Cable/SITA: HYDRMET Maseru
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: ain@mia.gov.ls
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Lesotho
Telephone:
Fax: +266 350012
Telex: 4321 LO Attn: AIS
AFS: FXMMYOYX
FXMMYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: ain@mia.gov.ls
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
     

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 -- Lesotho 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 noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file to provide prior notice.

     2. Nonscheduled commercial and charter flights landing for commercial purposes must obtain permission from the Director of Civil Aviation P.O. Box 629, Maseru, Lesotho (Telegraphic Address: CVLAIR MASERU; Telex: 4321 CVLAIR LO) at least 48 hours prior to the day for which the flight is planned. All telegrams must be accompanied by an amount which could be ascertained at the point of origin for a prepaid reply telegram.

     3. Applications must contain the following information:

       a. Name of operator.

       b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

       c. Name of the pilot-in-command.

       d. Purpose of flight.

       e. Place, date and time of departure inbound to Lesotho.

       f. Destination aerodrome(s) and date and time of outbound departures.

       g. Number of persons on board. If an operator wishes to perform regular nonscheduled flights or a series of flights or a series of nonscheduled flights into Lesotho, an application must be made in writing to the Director of Civil Aviation.

     4. Passport, onward/return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for a stay of up to 30 days. For more information, check with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho, 2511 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/797-5533).

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     None.

Updated:
20040914

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International