International Flight Information Manual (Colombia)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Colombia

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado Bogotá, D.C. Colombia, S.A. Apartado Aéreo (P.O. BOX):12307
Telephone:	+57 4139894 +57 4139276
Fax:	+57 4138091
Telex:	44620 DAAC CO/44844 DAAC CO
AFS:	SKBOYAYA
Cable/SITA:	AEROCIVIL, Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
E-mail:
WWW:	www.aerocivil.gov.co

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil en convenio con el Instituto Colombiano de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (IDEAM) Carrera 5 No. 15-80 piso 18 Apartado Aéreo P.O. BOX 12307
Telephone:	+57 2663001 +57 4138792 (intl airport)
Fax:	+57 4139646
Telex:
AFS:	SKBOYMYX
Cable/SITA:	HIMAT Bogota
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Dirección General de Aduanas Carrera 7 No. 6-45, Piso 6 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 3417521 +57 2824025
Fax:	+57 2865789
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad (DAS) Dirección de Extranjería Calle 100 No. 11 B -27 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 2268220
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Ministerio de Salud Instituto Nacional de Salud Can Av. Eldorado Carrera 50 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 2220837 +57 2220577 Ext. 150
Fax:	+57 2220401
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministerio de Agricultura Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) Calle 37 No. 8-43, Piso 4 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 2327946 +57 2855520
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	ICA
E-mail:
WWW:

7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Ministerio de Agricultura Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA) Calle 37 No. 8-43, Piso 4 Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 2884128 +57 2222511 +57 2855520
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:	ICA
E-mail:
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Dirección General Financiera Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 2636735
Fax:	+57 4138091
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Unidad Administrativa Especial de Aeronáutica Civil Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado Bogotá, D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	UAEAC Servicio de Información Aeronáutica Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado Apartado Aéreo P.O. 12307 Bogotá D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 4138009 +57 4251000 Ext. 2249/2552/2991/2979
Fax:	+57 4138631
Telex:
AFS:	SKBOZXOI
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	ais@aerocivil.gov.co
WWW:	www.aerocivil.gov.co/FrameAI.htm

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	UAEAC Oficina NOTAM Internacional Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado Apartado Aéreo P.O. 12307 Bogotá D.C. Colombia S.A.
Telephone:	+57 4138009 +57 4251000 Ext. 2249/2552/2991/2979
Fax:	+57 4138631
Telex:
AFS:	SKBOYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:	www.aerocivil.gov.co

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	UAEAC División de Aeronavegación Central Centro Nacional de Aeronavegación Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado Bogotá D.C. Colombia S. A.
Telephone:	+57 4139436 +57 2662973
Fax:	+57 4139718
Telex:	Aerocivil Bogotá D.C.
AFS:	SKBOZXOA
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number

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 -- Colombia Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

www.aerocivil.gov.co/FrameAI.htm

Additional Remarks

1. United States International Aviation Restrictions

Check Here

2. Further Entry Requirements

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes, including executive-type aircraft owned by companies, must obtain prior permission from the Departamento Administrativo de Aeronautica Civil, Aeropeurto Internacional Eldorado, Bogota, Colombia (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AEROCIVIL BOGOTA/TELEX: 44844 or 44620 to DAAC in BOGOTA) at least 24 hours in advance. Notification must include:

a. Aircraft registration, type and nationality.

b. Origin and destination of flight.

c. Length of stay in Columbia.

d. Date of entrance and departure.

e. Flight objective.

f. Pilot's name and license numbers.

g. Which Colombian airports will be used.

h. Insurance company and coverage for third parties.

i. TELEX number where permission can be confirmed.

2. Nonscheduled commercial flights landing for commercial purposes must gain prior approval at least 72 hours in advance. Applications must include the above information and also:

a. Complete name of company and address.

b. Description of aircraft including registration and whether aircraft is owned or rented.

c. Insurance coverage.

d. Crew, number of passengers, type of cargo, purpose of flight, stops, route, and date of flight.

e. Other evidence or relevant information.

f. If it is a cargo flight, proprietor and address, or destination of freight. All replies and confirmations must be pre-paid.

3. Passport and proof of onward/return ticket required for tourist stay of up to 180 days. Upon arrival the Colombian Immigration authority stamps a stay authorization, normally no longer than 90 days (extendible up to 180 days.) Minors (under 18), who are traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party must present a copy of their birth certificate and written authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent or with a third party. This document must be notarized before a Colombian consular officer in the United States. Visa must be obtained before arrival for persons planning to do business, temporary work (consultant), and study. Anyone suspected of being HIV-positive will not be admitted without a waiver from a Colombian Consulate in the U.S. For additional information and information about other types of travel, contact the Colombian Embassy, 1875 Conn. Ave., NW, Suite 218, Washington, DC 20009 (202/332-7476) or nearest Consulate General: CA (323/653-4299 or 415/495-7195), FL (305/448-5558 or 441-0437), GA (404/255-3038 or 256-2518), IL (312/923-1196), LA (504/525-5580 or 5582), MA (617/536-6222), NY (212/949-9898), or TX (713/527-8919).
www.colombiaemb.org

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

1. All itinerant aircraft stopping in Colombia must obtain a temporary import permit. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the aircraft being impounded. The following steps are required before permission will be granted for a plane to exceed the 5 days limit:

a. Obtain authorization from the Departamento Administrativo de Aeronautica Civil for the aircraft to remain in Colombia, including the duration and location of stay.

b. Obtain authorization from customs authorities for the temporary importation of the aircraft, including duration of stay which may not exceed 90 days.

c. Supply the customs authorities with a bond issued by a Colombian bank or insurance company.

2. Aircraft overflying Colombia airspace without landing are subject to an overflight service fee with the exception of private aircraft on tourist flights, passengers of which should have tourist cards or other proof of tourist status.

3. Pilots of arriving flights are to report to the Aerodrome Administration upon arrival.

4. It is recommended that U.S. citizens traveling in jungle areas such as Caqueta, Meta, Putumayo and Amazonas be vaccinated for yellow fever and take precautions against malaria prior to travel.

5. Pilots should be prepared to properly respond to international interception signals from Colombian Air Force interception signals since the Air Force is prepared to fire upon aircraft failing to heed these instructions. Passports, airmen certificates, airworthiness certificates, proof of ownership or lease agreement, manifest and name of consignee, if applicable, must be available in the aircraft.

6. Nonscheduled flights to Colombia will be routinely rejected while the state of siege is in effect. The state of siege is specifically intended to clamp down on narcotics trafficking. Private and executive-type aircraft are particularly suspect.

7. Only nonscheduled international flights specifically recommended by the appropriate embassies can be considered for approval under current procedures. Scheduled commercial air traffic will not be affected.

8. Patrol planes are prepared to destroy in the air or on the ground, planes that try to evade the controls. Nonscheduled aircraft that ignore or misconstrue instructions of intercepting planes are liable to be shot down.

Updated: 20040827

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