International Flight Information Manual (Malaysia)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Malaysia

Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Department of Civil Aviation 3rd-5th Floor Block B, Wisma Semantan 12, Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara 50618 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Telephone:
Fax:	+60 3-2539533
Telex:	30128 PENAWA MA
AFS:	WMKKYAYX
Cable/SITA:	AIRCIVIL Kuala Lumpur
E-mail:
WWW:	http://www.dca.gov.my/

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Regional Director, Department of Civil Aviation Kota Kinabalu International Airport 89550 Kota Kinabalu Sabah, Malaysia
Telephone:
Fax:	+60 88-219198
Telex:	80062 PENAWA MA
AFS:	WBKKYAYX
Cable/SITA:	AIRCIVIL Kota Kinabalu
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1C. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Regional Director, Department of Civil Aviation Kuching International Airport P.O. Box 1359 93728 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Telephone:
Fax:	+60 82-454523
Telex:	70287 PENAWA MA
AFS:	WBGGYDYX
Cable/SITA:	AIRCIVIL Kuching
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2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Meteorological Department Jalan Sultan 46667 Petaling Jaya Selangor, Malaysia
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AFS:	WMKKYMYX
Cable/SITA:	METEOR Kuala Lumpur
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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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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

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AFS:	WMKKYAYS
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Malaysia Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal 1 Subang-Kuala Lumpur International Airport 47200 Subang, Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia
Telephone:
Fax:	+60 3 87872053
Telex:
AFS:	WMKKYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	Koksc@dca.gov.my Accwmfc@tm.net.my
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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

Kuala Lumpur - Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Sibu - Sibu Airport

World Aero Data -- Malaysia 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. Private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes within Peninsular Malaysia need not obtain prior permission; but, adequate advance notification should be given. Notification by flight plan addressed to the Kuala Lumpur Air Traffic Control Center (WMFC) if received at least 12 hours in advance of the aircraft's departure will be accepted as advance notification.

2. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes within Peninsular Malaysia must obtain prior permission either by letter or reply-paid telegram from the Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal 2, Subang-Kuala Lumpur International Airport 47200 Subang, Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KUALA LUMPUR; Telex: PENAWA MA 37960). Reply-paid telegrams must be of sufficient value to defray the cost of a reply. Written application is required at least 2 weeks and if by reply-paid telegram, at least 1 week prior to the aircraft's departure. If insufficient notice/information is given, the application may not be considered.

3. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying East Malaysia (Sabah/Sarawak) need not obtain prior permission, but advance notification is required. For overflight, notification by means of a flight plan addressed to the Kinabalu Flight Information Center (WBFC) will be accepted as advance notification if received at least 24 hours in advance of the aircraft's departure. In addition, approval request of non-traffic or technical landings are to be forwarded to the Regional Director of Civil Aviation, Kota Kinabalu (WBKKYA), Sabah, East Malaysia to reach him at least 10 days before the intended departure.

4. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes within East Malaysia must obtain prior permission by letter or reply-paid telegram from the Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal 2 Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 50618 Subang, Selangor, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KUALA LUMPUT; Telex: MA 37960). Copy of such requests should be extended to the Director of Civil Aviation, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KOTA KINABALU). Chulan, Kuala Lumpur 05-10, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KOTA KINABALU; Telex: None). Written application should reach the Director General of Civil Aviation at least 2 weeks and if reply-paid telegram at least 1 week prior to the aircraft's departure. If insufficient information is given, application may not be considered.

5. All permission requests must include:

a. Type and capacity of aircraft.

b. Nationality and registration marks of the aircraft.

c. Number of crew and name of pilot-in-command.

d. Name, nationality, and address of registered owner of aircraft.

e. Name and address of operator (if different from owner).

f. Purpose of flight.

g. Complete route of flight (including points of landing and final destination).

h. Proposed timetable.

i. Nature of cargo (including dimensions and weight, if applicable).

j. Names, nationality and number of passengers on board, nature of flight, special event charter, casual tours, etc.

k. Name and address of consignor and consignee, if applicable.

l. Name and address of tour organizer/charterer, if applicable.

m. Name, address, and telephone number of operator's local agents, if applicable.

n. For charter flights, rate charged for flight.

o. Any other information that may be relevant to the proposed operation.

6. Passport required. Visa not required for stay of up to 3 months. Medical exam required for work permits. U.S. test sometimes accepted. For entry of pets or other types of visits, consult the Embassy of Malaysia, 2401 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/328-2700) or nearest Consulate: Los Angeles (213/892-1238) or New York (212/490-2722).
http://myperwakilan.mfa.gov.my/am/washington

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

Cabotage permitted if "kept within limits appropriate to corporate needs." No other constraints reported.

4. Special Notices

None.

Updated: 20041109

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