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Aeronautical Information: Nigeria
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: The Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency
P.M.B. 21084
Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria
Telephone:
Fax: +234 1 4970342
+234 1 4970870
Telex: 26566 ARB NG
AFS: DNLLYAYX
DNMMYIYX (The Zonal Co-ordinator)
DNMMYIYC (The Chief of Facility)
Cable/SITA: AIRCIVIL Lagos
AEROGER Lagos
E-mail:
WWW: www.nama-nig.com/index.html
Additional Nigeria Aviation Links
www.nigeria.gov.ng/business/transport.htm

2. Meteorology

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Nigeria
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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 -- Nigeria Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from the Nigerian Federal Civil Aviation Authority, Murtala Mohammed Airport, P.M.B. 21038, Ikeja, Nigeria (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL LAGOS; Telex: 26566 ARB NG and 26567 ARB NG) at least 48 hours prior to departure.

     2. All requests must include:

       a. Name of operator.

       b. Type of aircraft and registration marks.

       c. Dates, times, and points of entry and exit from Nigerian airspace.

       d. Date and time of arrival and departure for each airport concerned.

       e. Place(s) of embarkation or disembarkation abroad, as the case may be, of passengers and/or cargo.

       f. Purpose of flight and number of passengers and/or type and amount of cargo.

       g. Name, address, and business of charterer, if any.

       h. Nationality of operator, pilot, and crew. For cargo flights, the name and address of the consignee must be included.

     3. Application for landing and overflight should be submitted directly to the Nigerian Federal Civil Aviation Authority, not the U.S. Embassy.

     4. Passport, proof of sufficient funds, hotel confirmation, and visa required. Visa requires 1 application, 1 photo, proof of onward/return transportation, fees (contact the Embassy of Nigeria for appropriate fees), and letter of invitation from Nigeria. Business visa requires letter from counterpart in Nigeria and letter of introduction from U.S. company. For information about visa fees and for other requirements, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Nigeria, 2201 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20037 (202/822-1500 or 1522) or the Consulate General in New York (212/715-7200).
http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/f_index.html

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     In 1992 Nigeria established diplomatic ties with Israel and therefore, nonmilitary certification of flights to and from Israel are no longer required. Flights to/from South Africa and overflight clearance for flights bound for or originating in South Africa will be adjudicated on a case by case basis.

4. Special Notices

     Tips for Business Travelers to Nigeria

     Advance Fee Fraud

Updated:
20041116

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International