International Flight Information Manual (Cuba)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Cuba

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Instituto de Aeronautica Civil de Cuba P.O. Box 6215 Plaza de la Revolucion Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53-7-255-8014
Fax:	+53-7-834-4579
Telex:	511 737 AEROCIVIL CU
AFS:	MULHYAYG
Cable/SITA:	HAVYACU
E-mail:	ppv@iacc.avianet.cu
WWW:

2. Meteorology

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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3. Customs

Postal address:	Aduana General de la Republica Calle 39, esquina a 6 Plaza de la Revolucion Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 55 5466/67/68/69/71/ night hours and holidays: +53 7 881 1500/5157
Fax:	+53 7 33 5222
Telex:	511470 or 511599 ADUANA CU
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	pm@aduana.aduana.cu
WWW:	www.aduana.islagrande.com

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Direccion General de Inmigracion y Extranjeria Calle 28 No. 107, entre 1ra y 3ra Miramar, Playa Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 58 5100
Fax:	+53 7 29 3505
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	die-tramites@minrex.gov.cu
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:	Direccion Nacional de Epidemiologia Ministeriao de Salud Publica Calle 23 No. 201, Vedado Plaza de la Revolucion Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 55 3376/3323
Fax:	+53 833 2312
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	taryglez@infomed.sld.cu
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:	Instituto de Medicina Veterinaria Calle 12 No. 355, entre 15 y 17 Vedado, Plaza de la Revolucion Cuidad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 830 3347/3348 +53 7 30 3348 +53 7 3 7330
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	dnimy@infomed.sld.cu
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Centro Nacional de Sanidad Vegetal Ayuntamiento #231 e/ San Pedro y Lombillo Plaza de la Revolucion Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 879 1339/878 4976 to 79
Fax:	+53 7 870 3277
Telex:	511362 or 511046
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	director@sanidadvegetal.cu
WWW:

8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Postal address:	Empresa Cubana de Aeropuertos y Servicios Aeronauticos Ave. Independencia Km 15½ Rancho Boyeros Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 57 9137
Fax:	+53 7 33 5724
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	ecasadir@ecasa.aeronet.cu
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:
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Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1A. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Instituto de Aeronautica Civil de Cuba Direccion Aeronavegacion Calle 23 No. 64 Plaza de la Revolucion Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 55 1121
Fax:	+53 7 55 1183
Telex:
AFS:	MULHYOYX
Cable/SITA:	HAVYGCU
E-mail:	ais@iacc.avianet.cu
WWW:

1B. AIS Headquarters

Postal address:	Empresa Cubana de Aeropuertos y Servicios Aeronauticos Direccion Servicios Aeronauticos Oficina de Publicaciones AIS Ave. Van Troi y final Aeropuerto Intl Jose Marti Terminal 1 Boyeros, Ciudad Habana, Cuba
Telephone:
Fax:	+53 7 266 4497
Telex:
AFS:	MUHAYOUX
Cable/SITA:	HAVYOCU
E-mail:	aisecasa@ntatc.aeronet.cu
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	Empresa Cubana de Aeropuertos y Servicios Aeronauticos Direccion Servicios Aeronauticos Oficina NOTAM Internacional Ave. Van Troi y final Aeropuerto Intl Jose Marti Terminal 1 Boyeros, Ciudad Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 55 1121 +53 7 55 1146
Fax:	+53 7 55 1183
Telex:
AFS:	MUHAYNYX
Cable/SITA:	HAVYNCU
E-mail:	notam@ntatc.aeronet.cu ais@iacc.avianet.cu
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1A. Responsible Service

Postal address:	Instituto de Aeronautica Civil de Cuba Direccion Aeronavegacion Calle 23 No. 64 Plaza de la Revolucion Ciudad de la Habana, Cuba
Telephone:	+53 7 55 1121
Fax:	+53 7 55 1183
Telex:
AFS:	MULHYGYX
Cable/SITA:	HAVYGCU
E-mail:	dan@iacc.avianet.cu
WWW:

1B. Responsible Service

Postal address:	ECASA SA Direccion Servicios Aeronauticos Ave. Van Troi y final Aeropuerto Intl Jose Marti, Terminal 1 Boyeros, Ciudad Habana, Cuba
Telephone:
Fax:	+53 7 66 6005
Telex:	+53 7 45 1013
AFS:	MUHAYTYN
Cable/SITA:	HAVAECU
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
Baracoa TWR		+53 21 4 2580
Bayamo TWR	+53 23 42 7506
Ciego de Avila TWR	+53 33 2 3475	+53 33 26 6346
Cienfuegos TWR	+53 432 45 1328	+53 432 45 1378
Cayo Largo del Sur APP Cayo Largo del Sur TWR	+53 45 48 206 +53 45 48 207	+53 45 4 8205 +53 45 4 8207
Camaguey APP Camaguey TWR	+53 322 6 1734 +53 322 6 2109	+53 322 6 1734
Santiago de Cuba TMA Santiago de Cuba TWR	+53 226 69 1209	+53 226 69 1209
Guantanamo TWR	+53 21 32 4250 +53 21 35 5454
Habana ACC Habana TMA Jose Marti TWR	+53 7 33 1185 +53 7 30 5029 +53 7 266 4644 ext 2934	+53 7 30 5029
Holguin APP Holguin TWR	+53 24 45 1328
Jardines del Rey TWR	+53 33 2 5303	+53 33 30 1168
Moa TWR	+53 24 6 7678
Manzanillo TWR	+53 23 5 3500
Gerona TWR	+53 161 2 2690	+53 161 2 4245
Playa Baracoa TWR		+53 7 29 8725
Santa Clara TWR	+53 42 8 6183 +53 42 66 1872	+53 42 6 8104
Trinidad TWR	+53 41 6393 +53 41 6212	+53 41 6393
Varadero APP Varadero TWR	+53 45 61 2142	+53 45 61 2142 +53 45 25 3629
Las Tunas TWR	+53 131

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 -- Cuba Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

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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 commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior approval from Cuban Civil Aeronautical Institute, Calle 23-No. 64 Vedado, Plaza de la Revolucion, Cuidad de La Habana 4, Cuba (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AEROCIVIL HABANA/TELEX: 511737 A CIV/CU) SITA: HAVYACU AFTN: MULRYAYG ; FAX: +53-7-33-4579) at least 48 hours prior overflying or landing. All requests must include provision for prepaid reply. All requests must include:

a. Name, nationality, and address of the aircraft operator.

b. Aircraft type and registration marks.

c. Name of pilot in command.

d. Place of origin and destination.

e. Air corridor and routes to be used under the flight plan.

f. Date of the flight.

g. Purpose of flight.

h. Number of passengers and type and amount of cargo.

i. Statement of third party insurance liability coverage.

j. Radio frequencies available.

2. All flights into Cuban Airspace, including those in the established air corridors of Maya, Giron, and Nueves, must be able to establish, and maintain, communications with Havana FIR/CTA 10 minutes prior to airspace entry. All flights must have a flight plan on file with the Havana FIR/CTA at least one hour prior to airspace entry.

3. In addition, any aircraft overflying or landing Cuba must carry the following documents on board:

a. Registration certificate.

b. Certificate of airworthiness.

c. The licenses for all crew members.

d. The aircraft log book.

e. If it carries radio equipment, the license of the on-board radio station.

f. If it carries passengers, a list of their names, showing places of embarkation and destinations.

g. If it carries cargo, a manifest and detailed declarations thereof.

3. Passport and visa required. For specific requirements, consult the Cuban Interests Section, 2630 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (202/797-8518). AIDS test required for those staying longer than 90 days. Attention: U.S. citizens need a U.S. Treasury Dept. license in order to engage in any transactions related to travel to and within Cuba (this includes the use of U.S. currency). Before planning any travel to Cuba, U.S. citizens should contact the Licensing Division, Office of Foreign Assets Control, U.S. Department of Treasury, (202/622-2480) or www.treas.gov/ofac.

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

For information on U.S. restrictions on travel to Cuba, contact the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assests Controls, telephone: (202) 566-2701.

4. Special Notices

1. Any airplane which flies over Cuban national territory or jurisdictional waters may be intercepted and required to land if:

a. Flying over national territory and jurisdictional waters without proper authorization.

b. Flying without proper authorization outside national routes or established international corridors.

c. Executing inappropriate maneuvers.

d. Does not carry out the instructions from Air Traffic Control.

2. Aircraft that have been ordered to land, or have landed without proper authorization will be subject to whatever penalties the Cuban authorities may prescribe, without recourse. The pilot and/or aircraft owner will be held responsible for any damage, injuries or expenses resulting from his actions.

3. No aircraft may make an overflight carrying photographic equipment, arms, ammunition, explosives, or such other articles and substances as the Cuban aeronautical authority may specify.

4. Overflights shall not be authorized if the operation constitutes a danger to air navigation or if, in the judgment of the Cuban aeronautical authority, the operator does not offer adequate guaranties to cover any liability such operator may incur on account of the overflight. These liabilities shall include damage and loss caused to subjacent persons or property and payment for any services rendered or obligations that may arise in connection with the overflight.

5. Any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any corporation, partnerships, organization or association considering the operation of an aircraft into Cuba must review current Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations providing guidance relating to trade and other transactions involving Cuba. Aircraft arriving from or departing for Cuba must land at or depart from Miami International Airport. The pilot in command of the aircraft must file an IFR flight plan and a written statement, within one hour before departure, with the office of Immigration and Naturalization Service at the airport of departure, containing all information in the flight plan, the name of each occupant of the aircraft, the number of occupants of the aircraft, and a description of the cargo, if any.

6. The U.S. Naval airfield/facilities located in Guantanamo Bay are closed to all civilian air traffic except for valid emergencies. All emergency landings made will be thoroughly investigated by U.S. authorities as to their validity and the nature of their business.

NOTE- A DVFR flight plan must be filed for VFR flights entering the U.S. ADIZ area.

Updated: 2005020

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