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Aeronautical Information: Mozambique
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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Civil Aviation
Direccao Nacional da Avicao Civil
Alameda do Aeroporto
P.O. Box 227
Maputo, Mozambique
Telephone: +258 1 46 54 16
Fax: +258 1 46 54 15
Telex: 6-175 SEAC MO
AFS: FQHQYAYX
Cable/SITA: AERONAUTICA Maputo
E-mail: dnac.seac@teledata.mz
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1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Aeroportos de Mocambique
P.O. Box 2631
Maputo, Mozambique
Telephone:
Fax: +258 1 465359
Telex: 6-507 ARP EE MO
AFS: FQMAYGYX
Cable/SITA: AEROPORTOS Maputo
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: Servico Meterorologico de Mozambique
P.O. Box 256
Maputo, Mozambique
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AFS: FQMAYMYX
Cable/SITA: OBSERTOR Maputo
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Mozambique
Telephone: +258 1 46 54 16
Fax: +258 1 46 54 15
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AFS: FQHQYNYX
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E-mail: dnac.seac@teledata.mz
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Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

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2. ATS Units Contact List

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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 -- Mozambique Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

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Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. Aircraft registered in any ICAO contracting state, when engaged ion nonscheduled international flights overflying or landing in Mozambique territory are required to obtain prior permission with seven days advance notification from the National /civil Aviation Office (AFTN: FQHQYAYH; Telegraphic Address: AERONAUTICA MAPUTO; Telex: 6-175 SEAC MO). In any case aircraft shall not enter the airspace without obtaining a permit.

     2. The right to overfly does not rule out the obligation of the aircraft to land at any point whenever the authorities may require landing.

     3. All international flights through Mozambique territory shall be conducted through the ATS routes network. Details of request are those of the ICAO flight plan (single and repetitive) and in special circumstances, other details may be requested..

     4. Besides the above information, the following information shall be inserted on item 18 of the ICAO flight plan:

       a. Overflight of scheduled and nonscheduled flights.

       b. Complete postal and telegraphic address of operator or owner of the aircraft.

       c. Registration of aircraft and call sign.

       d. Color(s) and nationality of aircraft.

       e. Number of crew and passengers.

       f. Date and time of arrival and departure.

       g. Purpose of flight.

       h. Landing of non-scheduled flights.

       i. Complete postal and telegraphic address of operator or owner of aircraft.

       j. Type of aircraft.

       k. Registration of aircraft and call- sign.

       l. Color(s) and nationality of aircraft.

       m. Names and nationality (s) of crew member (s) and passenger (s).

       n. Date and time of arrival at and departure from Mozambique.

       o. Purpose of flight and mane and address of entity (ies) to be contacted in Mozambique, or nature of cargo, if any.

     5. Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained in advance or tourist visa can be obtained in some borders in Mozambique. Multiple-entry visas valid 3 months from date of issuance, and single- and double-entry visas valid for 2 months, require 1 application form, 2 photos, $20 (single-entry) or $40 (double- or multiple-entry) processing fee for 2 weeks or an additional $20 fee for 3 day service, and a letter (from company or individual) giving detailed itinerary and address of where visitor is staying. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique, Suite 570, 1990 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/293-7146). For the residents of New York, please apply at the Mozambique Consulate at 420 East 50th St., New York, NY 10022 (212/644-5965).
http://www.embamoc-usa.org/

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Cabotage not permitted. May apply for exception to Department of Civil Aviation.

4. Special Notices

     Due to fuel shortage, all inbound aircraft anticipating refueling, must contact the fuel supplier prior to departure to guarantee that fuel will be available.

Updated:
20041012

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