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Aeronautical Information: Libya
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Civil Aviation Administration
P.O. Box 14399
Tripoli, Libya
Telephone:
Fax: +218 37454
Telex: 20353 CALLY
AFS: HLLTYAYX
Cable/SITA: DIRECTAIR TRIPOLIBYA
E-mail:
WWW: http://www.lycaa.org/index.html

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Meteorological Department
P.O. Box 5069
Tripoli, Libya
Telephone:
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Telex: 20483 WEATHERLY
AFS: HLLTYMYX
Cable/SITA: WEATHER TRIPOLIBYA
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3. Customs

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4. Immigration

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5. Health

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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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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: International AIP Library Service (AIS)
Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
NOTAM Office
Tripoli International Airport
Tripoli, Libya
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AFS: HLLTYOYX
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Mr. Mohammed El Ghadi
Director Air Navigation Service
Telephone: +218 213605318
Fax: +218 213605322
Telex:
AFS: HLLLYNYX
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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 -- Libya 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. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft: for reasons of safety of flight, prior permission in addition to the filing of a flight plan is required if any foreign civil aircraft intends to carry out a series of nonscheduled flight(s) in transit across, or making non-traffic stops, in the territory of the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya (SPLAJ). In this regard, the Gulf of Sirte south of latitude 32°30'N is an integral part of the SPLAJ.

     2. Prior permission is required if an operator intends to carry out a (series of) nonscheduled flight(s) into SPLAJ for the purpose of taking on or discharging passengers, cargo, or mail.

     3. Application for permission should be submitted to the Director General of Civil Aviation Administration, Secretariat of Communication and Sea Transport, Tripoli, SPLAJ (Telegraphic Address: DIRECTAIR TRIPOLIBYE; AFTN: HILLTYA) by a letter at least 30 days before the intended date of flight, or by a reply-paid telegram (of not less than 25 words reply) at least 7 days before the operation; or in extremely urgent cases 48 hours before departure. It is forbidden to start operations before receiving the reply from the General Administration of Civil Aviation granting the required permission.

     4. All requests for permission must include:

       a. Full name, business address, and the nationality of the operator.

       b. Type of aircraft to be used.

       c. Nationality and registration marks of the aircraft.

       d. Airport(s) to be used in the SPLAJ.

       e. Itinerary of flight, from point of origin to destination.

       f. Date and time of arrival at, and departure from, SPLAJ airport(s) or, if overflying, the points of entry, departure and exit over SPLAJ territory and the date(s) and estimated times over those points.

       g. Purpose of flight and details of passengers and/or nature and weight and kind of freight destined for, or to be embarked at the SPLAJ.

       h. Name, address, nationality, and business of charterer, if any.

       i. Name of consignee.

     5. Passport and visa required. AIDS test required for those seeking residence permits; U.S. test accepted. Since December 1981, U.S. passports are not valid for travel in, to, or through Libya without authorization from the Department of State. Application for exemptions to this restriction should be submitted in writing to Passport Services, U.S. Department of State, 1111 19th St., NW, Washington, DC 20524, Attn.: CA/PPT/PAS. Application and inquiries for visas must be made through a country that maintains diplomatic relations with Libya. Attention: U.S. citizens need a U.S. Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within Libya. Before planning any travel to Libya, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury, (202/622-2480)
www.treas.gov/ofac
www.undp-libya.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     Any aircraft originating from or destined to the Republic of South Africa or Israel will be denied an overflight or landing clearance.

Updated:
20041109

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International