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Aeronautical Information: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Kinshasa
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Designated Authorities

1A. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Secretaire General aux Transports et Communications B.P. 6514 Kinshasa/N'Dolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex: 21404
AFS: FZABYUYX
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Kinshasa
E-mail:
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1B. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Direction de l'Aeronautique Civile B.P. 6514 Kinshasa/N'Dolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Telephone:
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AFS: FZABYAYX
Cable/SITA: CIVILAIR Kinshasa
E-mail: civilair_rdc@yahoo.fr
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1C. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Direction General de la Regie des Voies Aeriennes B.P. 6574 Kinshasa/N'Dolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Telephone:
Fax: +243 8846540
Telex: 20372 RVA ZR
AFS: FZABYUYX
Cable/SITA: RVA Kinshasa
E-mail:
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1D. Civil Aviation

Postal address: Service de Recherche et de Sauvetage, Regie des Voies Aeriennes B.P. 6574 Kinshasa/N'Dolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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AFS: FZABYUYX
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2. Meteorology

Postal address: Agence Nationale de Météorologie et de Télédétection par Satellite
B.P 4715 Kinshasa II, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Telephone: +243 818112165
+243 818117606
Fax: +243 8843675 (c/o: PNUD)
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Cable/SITA: METEO Kinshasa
E-mail: meteo.rdc@ic.cd
dg@meteo-congo-kinshasa.net
WWW: http://www.meteo-congo-kinshasa.net/

3. Customs

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5. Health

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6. Animal Quarantine

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7. Plant Quarantine

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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address: Service d'Information Aeronautique B.P. 6574 Kinshasa/N'Dolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Telephone:
Fax: +243 8846540
Telex:
AFS: FZAZYNYX
Cable/SITA: NOFKIN Kinshasa
E-mail: rva@raga.net
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2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address: Service D'Information Aeronautique
Bureau NOTAM International de Kinshasa
Boite Postale 6574
Kinshasa/Ndolo
Republique Democratique du Congo
Telephone: +243 8843806
+243 8840347
Fax:
Telex:
AFS: FZAZYNYX
Cable/SITA: NOFKIN
E-mail: rva@raga.net
WWW:

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 -- Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire) Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

     Not Available

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

     Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

     Passport and visa required. Visa must be obtained before arrival. For specific requirements, consult the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1800 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/234-7690/1) or Permanent Mission to the U.N., 747 Third Ave., New York, NY 10017.

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

     Not Available

4. Special Notices

     Not Available

Updated:
20050322

Air Traffic Organization: Operations Planning- International