International Flight Information Manual (Myanmar (Burma))

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Myanmar (Burma)

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Department of Civil Aviation Headquarters Building Yangon International Airport P.C. 11021, Mingaladon, Yangon, Myanmar
Telephone:
Fax:	(95) 1-65124
Telex:	21228 CIVAIR BM
AFS:	VYYYYAYX
Cable/SITA:	AIRCIVIL Yangon
E-mail:	dca.Myanmar@mptmail.net.mm
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Director General, Department of Meteorology and Hydrology Kaba-Aye Pagoda Road Kaba-Aye Post Office Yangon, Myanmar
Telephone:
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AFS:	VYYYYMYX
Cable/SITA:	BAMETEOR Yangon
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3. Customs

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4. Immigration

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WWW:	www.myanmar.com/Ministry/imm&popu/

5. Health

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WWW:	www.myanmar.com/Ministry/health/

6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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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

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Department of Civil Aviation Yangon International Airport Mingaladon, Yangon, Myanmar
Telephone:
Fax:	+95 1-665124
Telex:
AFS:	VYYYYNYX
Cable/SITA:	AVA Mingaladon
E-mail:	dca.myanmar@mptmail.net.mm
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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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 -- Myanmar Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. If an operator intends to perform a nonscheduled flight or a series of nonscheduled flights into the Union of Myanmar for the purpose of overflying, he shall apply to the Director General, Department of Civil Aviation, Yangon International Airport, Mingaladon, P.C. 11021, Yangon. FAX 951 665124 (AFTN address VYYYYAYX) in advance of 7 days from the affected date.

2. All applications must include in the following order:

a. Name of the operator and the mailing/billing address.

b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

c. Full itinerary on schedule including point of departure, point of destination, date and time of overflight.

d. Purpose of overflight (passenger or cargo) or freight, if cargo and freight, to declare nature of cargo/freight.

e. Consignee/Consignor or charterer.

f. Fax number, SITA address, AFTN address, contact person.

3. Passport and visa required. Single-entry tourist visas (valid for 3 months), for stay of up to 28 days, requires $20 fee, 2 application forms, 3 photos, and itinerary. Tourist visas are issued for package or group tours as well as Foreign Independent Travelers (FITs). FITs over the age of 12 years holding tourist visas must exchange a minimum of $200 (U.S.) upon arrival. Overland travel into and out of Myanmar is only permitted at certain points (check with Embassy). Enclose prepaid envelope for return of passport by express mail. Allow 2 to 4 working days for processing. For business visas and further information, contact the Burmese Embassy (Embassy of the Union of Myanmar), 2300 S St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/332-9044 or 9045) or the Myanmar Consulate General Office, 10 East 77th St., New York, NY 10021 (212/535-1310).

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Nondomestic corporate flights within Myanmar are not permitted without specific, high-level clearance from the Government of Myanmar. Such clearance is rarely given. Normally, corporate flights are only permitted to land at Yangon's Mingladon Airport, and the only when specific advance approval has been obtained.

4. Special Notices

1. The Myanmar Government is particularly strict in enforcing customs and currency control regulations.

2. Visitors entering Myanmar should complete accurately and in detail the customs and currency declaration form they will receive upon arrival. There is no limit to the amount of foreign currency and travelers checks which can be brought into Myanmar, but they must all be fully declared and any currency exchanged must be exchanged at an official exchange facility and noted on the back of the currency declaration form. No Myanmar currency (Kyats) may be brought into or taken out of Myanmar. The penalty for violation of this law is a 6 months minimum prison sentence and/or a fine. FOREIGN EXCHANGE . For the convenience of the visitors, Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) are issued by the Central Bank of Myanmar to use during their stay. It is compulsory for a Foreign Independent Travellers (FIT) holding Entry Visa Tourist (EVT) to change on arrival a minimum of US $300 units. This is the minimum amount to be spent by a tourist during his/her stay. (All currency brought in must be exchanged and exchanged at the official rate only.)

3. Personal baggage is subject to a thorough search both on arrival and departure. All valuables such as cameras, radios, tape recorders, and jewelry must be declared on entry, and full duty must be paid on any item left in the country, for whatever reason (such as being lost or stolen). Departing tourists must have receipts for all items purchased in Myanmar and the amounts of their purchases must tally with the amount of foreign currency exchanged for Kyats.

4. It is impossible to cash personal checks in Myanmar. Credit Cards may be used at Government Hotels and certain government stores if the card is registered with customs on entry. Acceptable credit cards are American Express, Diners Club, Master, Visa and JCB.

Updated: 20040924

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