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Aeronautical Information: Namibia
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Director Civil Aviation
Private Bag 12003
Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, Namibia
Telephone:
Fax: +264 61 238885
Telex: 50908 811 WK
AFS: FYHQYAYX
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: Chief, Meteorological Services
Private Bag 13224
Windhoek, Namibia
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Fax: +264 61 2082197
Telex: 50908 825
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3. Customs

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

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E-mail: ais@mweb.cam.na
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Namibia
Telephone: +264 61 702080/9
Fax: +264 61 702088
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E-mail: aisc@mweb.com.na
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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 -- Namibia Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

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Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. All foreign registered aircraft wishing to overflying and/or land in Namibian territory must obtain prior approval for such.

     2. Application for State and Military aircraft must reach the Namibian Ministry of Foreign Affairs 48 hours before commencement of flight. Applications in this regard should be forwarded to: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Private Bag 13347, Windhoek Namibia; Telephone: (246) 61 282 9111; FAX: (246) 61 221145.

     3. Application for all other flights must reach the Namibian Civil Aviation Directorate at least 24 hours before commencement of the flight. Applications should be forwarded to: The Officer in Charge, International AIP Library Center, Civil Aviation Directorate, Private Bag 12005, Windhoek, Namibia; Telephone: (246) 61 239850; Fax: (246) 61 38884; AFTN: FYWEYAYX; TELEX: 811WK / 812WK.

     4. Applications for flights over weekends should reach the International AIP Library Center not later than 1100 UTC on the last working day before the weekend.

     5. In the event of an emergency, applications for all flights, other than State or Military, can be forwarded to: Air Traffic Control, Windhoek International Airport; Telephone: (246) 626 40256/40276; Fax: (246) 626 40227; AFTN: FYWHYNYX; Telex: 789WK.

     6. Applications should contain the following information:

       a. Aircraft callsign and registration number.

       b. Aircraft type.

       c. Operator.

       d. Purpose of flight.

       e. Point of departure and estimated time of departure (UTC).

       f. Destination estimated time and date of arrival (UTC).

       g. Points of landing and departure within Namibia, including ETA's and ETD's (UTC).

       h. Position of entry point into and exit point out of Namibian airspace and estimates (UTC).

       i. Expected flight level/altitude of flight.

       j. Name and nationality of pilot in command.

       k. Number of passengers.

     7. Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for tourist or business stay of up to 90 days. Person planning to work (this includes unpaid volunteers) in Namibia must obtain work and residency permits and/or visas from the Embassy of Namibia before traveling. Consult the Embassy of Namibia, 1605 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/986-0540) for further information.
www.namibianembassyusa.org/

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     No foreign registered aircraft may indulge in any commercial activities within Namibia unless authorization has been obtained from the Director of Civil Aviation, Civil Aviation Directorate,. Department of Transport, Ministry of Works, Transport and Communications, Private Bag 12005, Windhoek; Telephone: (246) 61 239850; Fax: (246) 61 38885; AFTN: FYHQYAYX; Telex: 811WK / 812WK.

4. Special Notices

     1. Aircraft on flight to Namibia shall first land at one of the designated aerodromes of entry.

     2. Aircraft shall also depart from one of the said designated aerodromes of exit on the last leg of the flight leaving Namibia.

     3. The pilot in command shall report arrival at the designated aerodrome to the nearest police officer, immigration officer and customs official and ensure that no goods are offloaded and no passenger will leave the aerodrome without the permission of such officers.

     4. Before departure from a designated aerodrome the pilot in command shall report to the nearest police officer, immigration officer and customs official with all the information in relation to the journey, aircraft, passengers, crew and and cargo and not depart without the written permission of such officers.

     5. In the event of an emergency landing at a place other than a designated aerodrome or when forced to land before crossing the national border on departure the requirements of these regulations shall be complied with accordingly.

Updated:
20041116

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