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Aeronautical Information: Qatar
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Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Chairman of the Board and Managing Director
Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 3000
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4426262
Fax: +974 4429070
Telex: 4306 CIVAIR DH
AFS: OTBDYAYX
Cable/SITA: DOHXYYF
E-mail:
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address: Head of Meteorology
Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 3000
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4314376
Fax: +974 4314718
Telex:
AFS: OTBDYMYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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3. Customs

Postal address: Airport Customs Director
State of Qatar
P.O. Box 81
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4622846
Fax: +974 4621524
Telex: 4852 CUS DH
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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4. Immigration

Postal address: Airport Chief Immigration Officer
State of Qatar
P.O. Box 81
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4622228
Fax: +974 4621386
+974 4633300
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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5. Health

Postal address: Director of Public Health
State of Qatar
P.O. Box 42
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4622412
+974 4622284
Fax: +974 4622410
Telex:
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E-mail:
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6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address: Director of Public Health (Preventive)
State of Qatar
P.O. Box 1966
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4622424
Fax:
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E-mail:
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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 3000
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4426262
Fax: +974 4429070
Telex: 4306 CIVAIR DH
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Senior ATCO
P.O. Box 73
Doha Intl Airport
Qatar
Telephone: +974 4622300
Fax: +974 4621765
Telex: 4306 CIVAIR DH
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail: doha-atc@qatar.net.qa
aisadmin@bahrain.gov.bh [AIP maintained by Bahrain AIS]
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: NOF Qatar
Telephone: +974 4426262
Fax: +974 4429070
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address: Civil Aviation Authority
P.O. Box 3000
Doha, Qatar
Telephone: +974 4426262
Fax: +974 4429070
Telex: 4306 CIVAIR DH
AFS: OTBDYAYX
Cable/SITA: DOHXYYF
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name Telephone Number Telefax Number
DOHA ATC +974 43565502 +974 4429070

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

     Doha - Doha International Airport

     World Aero Data -- Qatar Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

      http://www.bah-ais.com/index1.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

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2. Further Entry Requirements

     1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission from Director, Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 3000, Doha, Qatar (Telegraphic Address: CIVILAIR DOHA; Telex: 4306 DH or 4678 AIRPORT DH) prior to departure. A flight plan must be received by ATC Authority at Doha at least 2 hours before estimated entry into the airspace of Qatar.

     2. Operators conducting nonscheduled commercial flight into or over Qatar or making nontraffic stops in Qatar must obtain prior permission from the Director, Civil Aviation, P.O. Box 3000, Doha, Qatar (Telegraphic Address: CIVILAIR DOHA; Telex: 4306 DH or 4678 AIRPORT DH) prior to departure and a flight plan must be received by ATC Authority at Doha at least:

       a. Forty-eight (48) hours prior to departure from aerodrome of origin, and

       b. Two hours prior to departure from Doha. All requests must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to departure and include:

         (1) Name of operator.

         (2) Type of aircraft and registration marks.

         (3) Date and time of intended arrival at and departure from Doha.

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

         (5) Purpose of flight and number of passengers and type and amount of cargo.

         (6) Name, address, and business of charter, if any.

         (7) Nationality of passengers.

     3. All VIP flights into or over Qatar must obtain permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, P.O. Box 250, Doha, Qatar (Telex: 4252 or 4577 KHARG DH) or from the Director, Civil Aviation before the flight is commenced. A flight plan must be received by ATC authority at Doha 2 hours prior to departure from aerodrome of origin.

     4. Passport and visa required. Business visitors, tourists, those attending scientific or cultural symposia, and medical visitors are granted a 10-year multiple-entry visa at the Embassy in Washington, DC. One application form, 1 photo, letter of invitation, and a nonrefundable application fee of $45 are required. Please provide a SASE for return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for persons seeking residency permits and visitors staying longer than 1 month; U.S. tests results not accepted. For specific information, contact the Embassy of the State of Qatar, Suite 200, 4200 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016 (202/274-1603).
http://www.qatarembassy.net/

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Flights to/from Israel and South Africa are prohibited. Qatar may refuse to admit passengers or crew who have Israeli or South Africa visa or entry/exit stamps in their passports.

4. Special Notices

     Operators must declare upon applying for clearance that the aircraft is not carrying military cargo/photographic instrument/electronic surveillance monitoring systems.

Updated:
20041228

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International