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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministere des Transports et de la Meteorologie
Boite Postal 921
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 227 19
Fax: +261 20 22 240 01
Telex: 223 01 MG
AFS: FMMDYATX
Cable/SITA: M.T.M. ANTANANARIVO
E-mail:
WWW:

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile de Madagascar (ACM)
Boite Postale 4414
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 221 62
+261 32 07 744 16
Fax: +261 20 22 247 26
Telex:
AFS: FMMDYATX
Cable/SITA: ACM TANA
E-mail:
WWW:

1C. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Commerciale: ACM
IVATO/Aeroport
Antananarivo 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 459 09
Fax: +261 20 22 459 09
Telex:
AFS: FMMIYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

1D. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Representation de l'ASECNA
Boite Postale 46 a 48
IVATO/Aeroport
Antananarivo 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 581 13
+261 20 22 581 14
Fax: +261 20 22 328 94
Telex: ASEMAD 222 86
AFS: FMMIYKYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

1E. Civil Aviation

Postal address: ADEMA
Boite Postale 5271
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 440 41
+261 20 22 440 42
Fax: +261 20 22 440 42
Telex:
AFS: FMMIANX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2A. Meteorology

Postal address: Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale et de l'Hydrologie
Boite Postale 1254
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 402 41
Fax: +261 20 22 405 81
+261 20 22 408 23
Telex:
AFS: FMMDYAYM
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2B. Meteorology

Postal address: ASECNA
Boite Postale 46
IVATO/Aeroport
Antananarivo 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 440 98
+261 20 22 354 34
Fax: +261 20 22 328 94
Telex: ASEMAD 222 86
AFS: FMMIYDYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address: Service de Douanes
Aeroport d'IVATO
Boite Postale 03 - Aerodrome d'IVATO
IVATO/Aeroport 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 440 32
Fax:
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E-mail:
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4. Immigration

Postal address: Service de l'Immigration
Aeroport d'IVATO
IVATO/Aeroport 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 444 27
Fax:
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Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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5. Health

Postal address: Service de Sante
Aeroport d'IVATO
IVATO/Aeroport 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 441 08
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

A. Fees and Charges

Postal address: ADEMA
Boite Postale 5271
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 440 41
+261 20 22 440 42
Fax: +261 20 22 440 42
Telex:
AFS: FMMIYANX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

B. Fees and Charges

Postal address: ASECNA
Boite Postale 46
IVATO/Aeroport 105, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 440 98
+261 20 22 354 34
Fax: +261 20 22 328 94
Telex:
AFS: FMMIYKY
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address: Bureau des Enquetes Incidents/Accidents
Boite Postale 921
Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 227 19
Fax: +261 20 22 240 01
Telex:
AFS: FMMDYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: ASECNA - Service de l'Information Aeronautique
75, rue la Boetie
75008 Paris (France)
Telephone: +33 1 44 95 07 07
Fax: +33 1 42 25 73 11
Telex: DELASEC 644609 F
AFS: LFPSXKXX
Cable/SITA: DIRASECNA - PARIS
E-mail: sia@asecna.fr&cc=acm@acm.mg
WWW: www.ais-asecna.org/

2A. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Bureau NOTAM International (BNI)
d'Antananarivo
Boite Postale 46
Ivato, Madagascar
Telephone: +261 20 22 581 13
+261 20 22 581 14
Fax: +261 20 22 221 62
+261 20 22 328 94
Telex: 22286
AFS: FMMMYNYX
Cable/SITA: NOF - ANTANA
E-mail: Aan@acm.mg
WWW:

2B. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Brazzaville
BP 660 - Brazzaville (Congo)
Telephone: +242 82 01 75 ext 1170/1147
Fax: +242 82 00 50
Telex:
AFS: FCCCYNYX
Cable/SITA: NOF - BRAZZAVILLE
E-mail:
WWW:

2C. International NOTAM Office

Postal address: NOF Dakar
BP 8155 - Dakar/Yoff (Senegal)
Telephone: +221 869 23 32
+221 869 23 46
+221 869 22 00/01
Fax: +221 820 06 00
Telex:
AFS: GOOOYNUX
Cable/SITA: NOTOF - DAKAR
E-mail: senegalbni@asecna.org
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
Antananarivo TWR/CCR/CIV +261 20 22 581 13/16 +261 20 22 328 94
Mahajanga TWR +261 20 62 221 20 nil
Toamasina TWR +261 20 53 328 80 nil

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 -- Madagascar Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

      www.ais-asecna.org/en/index.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Not Available

     1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial and noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Ministre Des Transports, De La Meteorologie Et Du Tourisme, Direction De L'Aviation Civile, Service Des Transports Aeriens, B.P. 47, Antananarivo, Madagascar (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL ANTANANARIVO; Telex: None) at least 15 days prior to departure (AFTN Address: FMMDYA).

     2. All requests must include provision for prepaid reply and include:

       a. Aircraft type, nationality, and registration marks.

       b. Name and address of aircraft owners, operator, and charterer.

       c. Number of passengers and type and amount of cargo.

       d. Names, nationalities, dates and places of birth of all persons on board and functions of crew members.

       e. Nature of flight (overflight, technical stopover).

       f. Complete route of flight from original point of departure to final destination, including intermediate stops.

       g. Dates and times of arrival and departure at airports to be used in Madagascar.

       h. Purpose of flight.

       i. Any other information which may be pertinent to the flight.

     3. Passport and visa required. Visa allows entry in Madagascar within 6 months from the date of issuance. Short-term visas valid for single-entry up to 90 days, $33.45; or multiple entries, $39.01 (no personal checks). Requires 1 application form, 1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation, and sufficient funds for stay. For business visa, the aforementioned is required, including company letter. Include a prepaid envelope for return of passport by registered mail. For longer stays and additional information, contact the Embassy of Madagascar, 2374 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/265-5525/6) or the nearest Consulate: PA (610/640-7832) or CA (858/792-6999).
www.embassy.org/madagascar

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Cabotage requires permission of Ministry of Transport. Aircraft flying to/from South Africa may not land in Madagascar or use its airspace.

4. Special Notices

     None.

5. ASECNA

Postal address: Direction Generale de l'ASECNA
32 Avenue Jean-Jaures
Boite Postale 3144
Dakar, Senegal
Telephone: +221 849 66 00
Fax: +221 823 46 54
Telex: ASECNA SG
51680 SG
61261 GS
AFS: GOOVXKXX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:
Postal address: Direction de l'Exploitation de l'ASECNA
32 Avenue Jean-Jaures
Boite Postale 3144
Dakar, Senegal
Telephone: +221 823 28 30
(221) 849 66 00
Fax: +221 823 28 30
(221) 823 54 44
Telex:
AFS: GOOVXKXE
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:
Postal address: Service de l'Information Aeronautique de l'ASECNA
75 rue la Boetie
75008
Paris, France
Telephone: +33 1 44 95 07 07
Fax: +33 1 42 25 73 11
Telex: 644609 F
AFS: LFPSXKXX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Updated:
20041109

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International