International Flight Information Manual (Martinique)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Martinique

Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	AERODROME DE FORT DE FRANCE 97232 LE LAMENTIN Martinique
Telephone:	+19 596 42 24 24 (district) +19 596 42 25 24 (BDP)
Fax:	+19 596 51 65 58 (district) +19 596 51 10 63 (BDP)
Telex:	912356 DIRAC
AFS:	TFFDYAYX
Cable/SITA:	AVIACIVIL Fort-de-France, Martinique
E-mail:
WWW:

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministere Charge des Transports, DGAC 48, rue Camille Desmoulins 92452 ISSY-LES-MOULINEAUX CEDEX, France
Telephone:
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AFS:	LFPSYAYD
Cable/SITA:	AVIACIVIL Paris
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2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Aéroport de FORT DE FRANCE Le Lamentin Service météorologique 97232 LE LAMENTIN CEDEX
Telephone:
Fax:	+19 596 82 14 25 (Admin) +19 596 82 99 99 (Tech)
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3. Customs

Postal address:	Ministere du Budget Direction General des Douanes et Droits Indirects 23 bis, rue de l'Universite 75007 PARIS
Telephone:	+33 1 40 04 04 04
Fax:	+33 1 42 61 10 80
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4. Immigration

Postal address:	Police de l'Air et des Frontieres 1, avenue de la porte de Sevres 75015 PARIS
Telephone:	+33 1 45 57 39 02
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5. Health

Postal address:	Ministere des Affaires Sociales, de la Sante et de la Ville Direction Generale de la Sante (Bureau VS2) 1, place Fontenoy 75007 PARIS
Telephone:	+33 1 40 56 60 00
Fax:	+33 1 40 56 40 56
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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Service des Bases Aeriennes Direction Generale de lfAviation Civile 50, rue Henry FARMAN 75720 PARIS CEDEX 15
Telephone:	+33 1 58 09 43 21
Fax:	+33 1 58 09 41 07
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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	DIRECTION REGIONALE DE L'AVIATION CIVILE AUX ANTILLES ET EN GUYANE Boite postale 644 92262 FORT-DE-FRANCE CEDEX
Telephone:	+19 596 55 60 00
Fax:	+19 596 60 02 09 (Direction) +19 596 63 47 06 (Technique) +19 596 60 54 71 (Administratif)
Telex:	AVIACIVIL FORT-DE-FRANCE MARTINIQUE
AFS:	TFFDYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	DIRECTION REGIONALE DE l'AVIATION CIVILE AUX ANTILLES ET EN GUYANE Boite postale 644 92262 FORT-DE-FRANCE CEDEX
Telephone:	+19 596 55 60 00
Fax:	+19 596 60 02 09 (Direction) +19 596 63 47 06 (Technique) +19 596 60 54 71 (Administratif)
Telex:	AVIACIVIL FORT-DE-FRANCE MARTINIQUE DIRAC 912356
AFS:	TFFDYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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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 -- Martinique Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

www.sia.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/html/frameset_aip_uk.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file.

2. Private aircraft weighing more than 12,500 lbs. and nonscheduled commercial aircraft carrying cargo only, or landing for commercial purposes, must obtain prior permission from the Director de L'Aviation Civile, B.P. 644-97262, Fort de France CEDEX, Martinique Island, French Antilles (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL FORT DE FRANCE; Telex: 912356 DIRAC) at least 30 days in advance of flight (48 hours if by telegraph).

3. All requests must include, as applicable:

a. Name of company.

b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

c. Complete route of flight.

d. Place of departure and date, time, and airport of arrival.

e. Number of passengers.

f. Lodging arrangements.

g. Type and amount of cargo.

h. Consignee of cargo. For a series of more than 4 cargo flights, requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of the first flight.

4. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft carrying passengers and landing for commercial purposes must request in writing (submitted in triplicate) at least 1 month in advance for a single flight and 3 months in advance of the first of a series of more than 2 flights (10 days in advance for single flight originating in the Caribbean Archipelago and going to Martinique) for prior permission from the Secretariat General a l'Aviation Civile, Direction des Transports Aeriens, Sous-Direction des Affaires Internationales, 48, Avenue Camille Desmoulins, 92130 Issy. les. Moulineaux (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL PARIS; Telex: Dortraer 643453; Fax: +33 1 41 09 38 65; RSFTA: LFPSYAYT) with a copy of the request forwarded separately to the Direction de L'Aviation Civil, Fort de France, Martinique Island, French Antilles.

5. All requests must include:

a. Name of aircraft operator and owner, if different.

b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

c. Complete route of flight.

d. Date, time, and airport of arrival.

e. Purpose of flight.

f. Number of passengers.

g. For contributory group charters and air travel clubs, the name and address of charterer, cost per passenger, and if passengers have been members of the club, firm or association for more than 6 months.

h. For inclusive tour charters, include the itinerary for the entire trip, from point of origin to final destination, the duration of the entire trip, and the length of stay in each territory under French jurisdiction.

i. For all flights, include lodging arrangements, if possible, while in French territory. All requests must include the name, address and signature of the person initiating the request.

6. Passport required. Visa not required for tourist/business stay of up to 3 months. For further information, consult the Embassy of France (202/944-6200).
www.info-france-usa.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

1. VFR night flights prohibited over French territory.

2. Flights into other Islands of the French Antilles require special approval and prior licensing by the Chef du District Aeronautique de la Guadeloupe, B.P. 460, Aerodrome le Raizet, Point-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe.

3. In addition to standard procedures, all U.S. Government and military flights should advise U.S. Consulate General, Martinique by separate message of all visits.

Updated: 20040928

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