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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Ministry for Transport and Communications
House of the Four Winds
Valletta, Malta
Telephone: +356 21 22 52 00
Fax: +356 21 23 76 97
+356 21 24 75 41
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Director General
Department of Civil Aviation
Luqa Airport
Luqa CMR 02
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 24 91 75
Fax: +356 21 23 92 78
Telex:
AFS: LMMLYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: civil.aviation@gov.mt
WWW: www.dca.gov.mt

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Chief Meteorologist
Malta International Airport plc.
Luqa LQA 05
Malta
Telephone: +356 23 69 65 27
Fax: +356 21 24 66 94
Telex:
AFS: LMMLYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3A. Customs

Postal address: Comptroller of Customs
Customs Department
Customs House
Valletta CMR 02
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 23 35 71
+356 21 23 57 21/9 (general enquiries)
Fax: +356 21 24 61 50
Telex:
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3B. Customs

Postal address: Senior Inspector
Customs and Excise Department
Malta International Airport
Luqa
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 24 98 68
+356 21 24 80 44
+356 21 22 34 68
Fax: +356 21 80 87 57
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3C. Customs

Postal address: Senior Principal
Customs Air Freight
Malta International Airport
Luqa
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 22 29 65
Fax: +356 21 23 38 15
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4A. Immigration

Postal address: The Commissioner of Police
Police Headquarters
Floriana
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 22 40 01
Fax: +356 21 23 54 67
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4B. Immigration

Postal address: Police Immigration Control System
2nd Floor, Malta International Airport
Gudja
Malta
Telephone: +356 23 69 62 26
+356 23 69 62 30
Fax: +356 21 22 29 41
+356 23 69 64 16
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5A. Health

Postal address: Director of Public Health
Department of Public Health
37/39 Rue d'Argens
Msida MSD 05
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 32 40 85
Fax: +356 21 31 92 43
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5B. Health

Postal address: Senior Medical Officer (Port Health Services)
Port Health Office
2 Crucifix Hill
Floriana
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 22 48 10
+356 23 69 61 70 (airport)
+356 23 69 61 71/2 (airport)
Fax: +356 21 22 66 96
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address: Director of Veterinary Service
Department of Veterinary Service
Albert Town
Marsa
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 23 89 77
Fax: +356 21 23 81 05
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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

A. En Route Charges

Postal address: EUROCONTROL
Central Route Charges Office
Rue de la Fusee 96
B-1130 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone: +32 2 729 90 11
Fax: +32 2 729 90 44
Telex: 21173 EUROC B
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B. Aerodrome/Heliport Charges

Postal address: Division Manager
Finance, Administration and Human Resources
Malta International Airport plc.
Luqa LQA 05
Malta
Telephone: +356 23 69 62 45
Fax: +356 21 24 95 63
Telex:
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E-mail:
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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address: Ministry for Transport and Communications
House of the Four Winds
Valletta
Malta
Telephone: +356 21 22 05 97
Fax: +356 21 23 76 97
+356 21 24 75 41
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Malta NOTAM Office
Malta Air Traffic Services Limited
PO Box 1
Malta International Airport
Malta
Telephone: +356 23 69 65 43
Fax: +356 23 69 65 40
Telex:
AFS: LMMMYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: aisu@maltairport.com
aisu@maltats.com
WWW: www.maltats.com

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address: Chief Executive Officer
Malta Air Traffic Services Ltd
P.O. Box 1
Malta International Airport
Malta
Telephone: +356 23 69 65 37
Fax: +356 21 22 15 89
Telex:
AFS: LMMMZQZX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: larry.fenech@maltats.com
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
Malta ACC (admin)
atcadmin@maltats.com		 +356 23 69 65 38
+356 21 23 46 23
(ACC Watch Supervisor)		 +356 23 69 65 58
Malta ACC (ops)
michael.muscat@maltats.com		 +356 23 69 65 22 +356 23 69 53 90
Malta ACC (airspace)
robert.sant@maltats.com		 +356 23 69 54 58 +356 23 69 54 71

Airports of Entry (AOE)

Designated International Airports in Country

Airport M R A N E
Luqa Intl LMML X        

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

     Malta International Airport

     World Aero Data -- Malta Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 90 days (extension must be applied for prior to end of 90-day period or expiration of original visa while in Malta), except for the residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS). Residents of the COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTH MARIANA ISLANDS need a visa. Visa requires 1 application form, 2 photos, proof of onward/return ticket, and $40 fee (check or money order). Transit visa available for $30 fee (fees are non-refundable). For additional information, consult the Embassy of Malta, 2017 Conn. Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/462-3611/2) or nearest Consulate: CA (415/468-4321), MI (313/525-9777), MO (816/833-0033), MN (612/228-0935), NY (212/725-2345), PA (610/664-7475), or TX (713/428-7800 or 214/777-4463).
http://www.foreign.gov.mt/ORG/ministry/missions/washington2.htm

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Not Available

4. Special Notices

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Updated:
20050322

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International