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Aeronautical Information: New Caledonia
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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: DIRECTION GENERALE DE L'AVIATION CIVILE
50, rue Henry Farman
75720 PARIS CEDEX 15
Telephone: +33 01 58 09 43 21
Fax: +33 01 58 09 38 64
Telex: 0706159 AVIACIV NM
AFS: LFPSYAYD
Cable/SITA: AVIACIVIL PARIS
E-mail:
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1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: DIRECTION DU SERVICE D'ETAT DE LA NOUVELLE CALEDONIE
B.P. H1 - 98849 NOUMEA CEDEX - Nouvelle Caledonie
Telephone: +687 26 52 00
Fax: +687 26 52 02
Telex: AVIACIV 3159 NM
AFS: NWWNYHYX
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: METEO FRANCE
1 Quai Branly
75340 PARIS CEDEX
Telephone: +33 01 45 56 71 71
Fax: +33 01 45 56 70 05
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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 01 40 04 04 04
Fax: +33 01 42 61 10 80
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4. Immigration

Postal address: Police de l'Air et des Frontieres
26 rue Cambares
75008 PARIS
Telephone: +33 01 42 65 15 85
Fax: +33 01 41 09 41 07
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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 01 46 62 45 54
Fax: +33 01 46 62 45 46
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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 CEDX 15
Telephone: +33 01 58 09 43 21
Fax: +33 01 58 09 41 07
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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

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E-mail: sia-commercial@aviation-civile.gouv.fr
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

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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 -- New Caledonia Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

      http://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 flights overflying the French Pacific Territories need not obtain prior permission; however, a flight plan must be on file with the appropriate ATC authorities at least 2 hours prior to airspace entry.

     2. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must submit prior notification to the proper authorities at least 10 days prior to arrival: Service de L'Aviation Civile, B.P. H1 Noumea Cedex, Noumea, New Caledonia (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL NOUMEA; Telex: None).

     3. All notifications must include:

       a. Aircraft type and registration marks.

       b. Complete route of flight and time of arrival.

       c. Purpose of flight.

       d. Number and nationality of passengers and lodging arrangements.

       e. Name of pilot.

     4. Nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing at New Caledonia for commercial purposes must obtain permission at least 30 days in advance from the Direction General de L'Aviation Civile, Service Economique International, 93 Boulevard du Montparnasse, 75270 Paris CEDEX 06, France, (Telegraphic Address: AVIACIVIL PARIS; Telex: None).

     5. All requests must include:

       a. Company name.

       b. Aircraft type and registration marks.

       c. Complete route of flight.

       d. Date and time of arrival and departure.

       e. Official address of shipper.

       f. Type, amount, and value of shipment.

       g. Number of passengers.

       h. Amount of cargo to be loaded or unloaded.

     6. Passport required. Visa not required for visit of up to 1 month. For further information, contact the Consulate General of France (202/944-6200).
www.consulfrance-washington.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     None reported.

4. Special Notices

     None.

Updated:
20041116

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International