International Flight Information Manual (Niger)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Niger

Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Ministere de l'Equipement et des Transports Boite Postale 12130 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 53 57
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Direction de l'Aeronautique Civile Boite Postale 727 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 72 32 67
Fax:	+227 73 80 56
Telex:	5249 NI
AFS:	DRRVYAYX
Cable/SITA:	MINITRANS NIAMEY
E-mail:
WWW:

1C. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Administration des Activities Aeronautiques Nationales du Niger (AANN) Boite Postale 1096 Aeroport/Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 23 81 +227 73 25 17/18/19 +227 73 23 81/83
Fax:	+227 73 58 95
Telex:
AFS:	DRRNANYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

1D. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Representation de l'ASECNA Boite Postale 1096 Aeroport/Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 25 17/18 +227 73 23 81/82
Fax:	+227 73 55 12
Telex:
AFS:	DRRNYKYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2A. Meteorology

Postal address:	Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Boite Postale 218 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 72 21 60
Fax:
Telex:	5527 NI
AFS:	DRRVMNYX
Cable/SITA:	DIRMET
E-mail:
WWW:

2B. Meteorology

Postal address:	Service de la Meteorologie ASECNA Boite Postale 1096 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 25 17/18/19 +227 73 23 81/83
Fax:	+227 73 55 12
Telex:
AFS:	DRRNYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Bureau des Douanes Aeroport Boite Postale 1020 Aeroport/Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 27 03
Fax:	+227 73 27 03
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale Boite Postale 133 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 72 32 22/23/24
Fax:
Telex:	5261 NI
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	DIRSUNIG
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Ministere de la Sante Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 35 93/94
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
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AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Direction de la Protection des Vegetaux Boite Postale 323 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 25 26
Fax:	+227 73 43 23
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Representation de l'ASECNA Boite Postale 1096 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 25 17/18 +227 73 23 81/83
Fax:	+227 73 55 12
Telex:
AFS:	DRRNYKYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9A. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Direction de l'Aviation Civile Boite Postale 727 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 72 32 67
Fax:	+227 74 17 56
Telex:
AFS:	DRRVYAYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9B. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Representation de l'ASECNA Boite Postale 1096 Niamey, Niger
Telephone:	+227 73 25 17/18/19 +227 73 23 81/83
Fax:	+227 73 55 12
Telex:
AFS:	DRRNYKYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	ASECNA - Service de l'Information Aeronautique 75, rue la Boetie 75008 Paris (France)
Telephone:	+33 1 44 95 07 07
Fax:	+33 1 42 25 73 11
Telex:	DELASEC 644609 F
AFS:	LFPSXKXX
Cable/SITA:	DIRASECNA - PARIS
E-mail:
WWW:

2A. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Niger
Telephone:
Fax:	+227 738056
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2B. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Antananarivo BP 46 - IVATO AEROPORT 105 (Madagascar)
Telephone:	+261 20 22 581 14
Fax:	+261 20 22 328 94
Telex:	222 86
AFS:	FMMMYNYX
Cable/SITA:	NOF - ANTANA
E-mail:
WWW:

2C. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	NOF Brazzaville BP 660 - Brazzaville (Congo)
Telephone:	+242 82 01 75 ext 1170/1147
Fax:	+242 82 00 50
Telex:
AFS:	FCCCYNYX
Cable/SITA:	NOF - BRAZZAVILLE
E-mail:
WWW:

2D. International NOTAM Office

Postal address:	Bureau NOTAM International de L'Ouest Africain B.P. 8155 Aeroport Leopold Sedar Senghor Dakar/Yoff, Senegal
Telephone:	+221 869 23 32 +221 869 23 46
Fax:	+221 820 06 00
Telex:
AFS:	GOOOYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	senegalbni@asecna.org
WWW:	www.ais-asecna.org

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
Niamey TWR/CCR/CIV	+227 73 25 81	+227 73 55 12

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 -- Niger Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

http://www.ais-asecna.org/en/index.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior approval from the Direction de L'Aeronautique Civile, B.P. 727, Niamey, Niger (Telegraphic Address: MINTRANS; Telex: 5249NI; AFTN: DRRVYAYX) at least 4 working days prior to departure. Application for landing and overflight permission should be submitted directly to the Nigerian Federal Civil Aviation Authority.

2. All requests must include:

a. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

b. Name of pilot and number of crew.

c. Number of passengers and type and amount of cargo, if landing.

d. Route of flight from point of origin to final destination, including intermediate stops.

e. Date, time, and airport of arrival or entry into the airspace of Niger.

3. Scheduled commercial flights must meet the following requirements:

a. The country of the airline concerned must have a bilateral air transport agreement with Niger.

b. Schedules must be approved by the Nigerian Ministry of Transport.

c. A request for authorization, accompanied by an information form, must be sent to the Ministry of Transport at least 30 days prior to the departure date.

d. Requests for extra sections or additional flights to supplement existing scheduled service should be filed at least 15 days in advance.

NOTE- Pilots should receive clearance form the Civil Aviation Authority before departure and are advised to carry a copy of the approved telegram.

Passport and visa required. Visa must be used within 3 months of issuance. All visa types require 3 application forms, 3 photos, proof of onward/return transportation, and $35.58 (1 month stay) or $88.94 (longer stay) fee. Transit visas required for travelers continuing through Niger. For a tourist visa, the general requirements apply as well as 2 copies of bank statement, certifying the traveler has at least $500 in his/her bank account. For business visas, general requirements apply, plus 1 copy of a letter from the company that is being represented stating the purpose, activities, duration, and source of financial responsibility for the trip. Provide SASE or prepaid air bill for return of documents. For further information and fees, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Niger, 2204 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202/483-4224).
http://www.nigerembassyusa.org/

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

None.

Updated: 20041116

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