International Flight Information Manual (Bolivia)

The International Flight Information Manual (IFIM)

Aeronautical Information: Bolivia

Designated Authorities

1. Civil Aviation

Postal address:	Viceministerio de Transporte, Comunicacion y Aeronautica Civil Direccion General de Aeronautical Civil Edif. Palacio de las Comunicaciones Piso 4to. Avda. Mariscal Santa Cruz 1278 Casilla Postal 9360 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2374142
Fax:	+591 2 2811519
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYAYX
Cable/SITA:	LPBTOCR
E-mail:	dgacbo@ceibo.entelnet.bo
WWW:	www.dgac.gov.bo

2. Meteorology

Postal address:	A.A.S.A.N.A. Departamento de Operaciones Division de Meteorologia Aeropuerto Internacional "El Alto" Casilla Postal No. 4382 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2810022 +591 2 2810240 ext 325
Fax:	+591 2 2810022
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYRYE
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

3. Customs

Postal address:	Direccion General de Aduanas Calle Potosi No. 946 Casilla 13028 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2392508
Fax:	+591 2 2392505
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

4. Immigration

Postal address:	Servicio Nacional de Migracion Av. Camacho No. 1433 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2370475 +591 2 2359684 +591 2 2375672
Fax:	+591 2 2370615
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

5. Health

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

6. Animal Quarantine

Postal address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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7. Plant Quarantine

Postal address:	Cuarentena Agricola del Ministerio de Agricultura Inspeccion y Cuarentena Vegetal Av. Camacho No 1450 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2374268-70 ext 124/126
Fax:	+591 2 2359480
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
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8. Air Navigation and Airport Charges

Air Navigation

Postal address:	Administracion de Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares a la Navegacion Aerea "AASANA" Avda. Montes No. 716 - Piso 3ro. Casilla No. 4382 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2351341 +591 2 2343112
Fax:	+591 2 2342731
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYVYA
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

Airport Charges

Postal address:	Servicio de Aeropuertos Bolivianos, Sociedad Anonima S.A.B.S.A. Aeropuerto Internacional "Viru Viru" Gerencia General SABSA Casilla No. 1809 Santa Cruz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 3 3852400
Fax:	+591 3 3852410
Telex:
AFS:
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	sabsa@sabsa.com
WWW:

9. Aircraft Accident Investigation

Postal address:	Nucleo de Investigacion y Prevencion de Accidentes (NIPA) Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil Departamento de Operaciones Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz Edif. Palacio de las Comunicaciones, piso 4° Casilla Postal 9360 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2379060
Fax:	+591 8115516
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYAYX
Cable/SITA:	LPBTOCR
E-mail:	dgacops@ceibo.entelnet.bo
WWW:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)

1. AIS Headquarters

aisbol_aasana@yahoo.es

Postal address:	A.A.S.A.N.A. Department of Operations Aeronautical Information Services Airport International El Alto Casilla de correo 4382 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2116963
Fax:	+591 2 2810022
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYOYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	aisbolivia@yahoo.com
WWW:

2. International NOTAM Office (NOF)

Postal address:	A.A.S.A.N.A. Servicio de Informacion Aeronautica Oficina NOTAM Internacional Aeropuerto Internacional "El Alto" Casilla de correo 4382 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2810240 ext 321
Fax:	+591 2 2342731 +591 2 2810022
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYNYX
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:	aisbol_aasana@yahoo.es aisbolivia@yahoo.com
WWW:

Air Traffic Services (ATS)

1. Responsible Service

Postal address:	A.A.S.A.N.A. Departamento de Operaciones Division de Transito Aereo Aeropuerto Internacional "El Alto" Casilla de correo 4382 La Paz - Bolivia
Telephone:	+591 2 2810240 ext 323
Fax:	+591 2 2810022
Telex:
AFS:	SLLPYRYB
Cable/SITA:
E-mail:
WWW:

2. ATS Units Contact List

Unit Name	Telephone Number	Telefax Number
La Paz ACC	+591 2 2810203	+591 2 2810203
La Paz FIS	+591 2 2810203	+591 2 2810203
Viru Viru APP	+591 3 3385201 ext 403
Cochabamba APP	+591 4 4220211
Trinidad APP	+591 4 4620089
Sucre APP	+591 4 6453919
Tarija APP	+591 4 6643342	+591 4 6642399
Puerto Suarez	09762092

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 -- Bolivia Airports

Aeronautical Information Publication

1. Available Online

Not Available

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 commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission at least two working days (Monday thru Friday) prior to departure from the Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, Edificio de las Comunicaciones, Piso 4o., Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz No. 1278, P.O. Box 9360 La Paz, Bolivia AFTN: SLLPYAYX. FAX: +591 2 391370, +591 2 310659, SITA: LPBTOCR, E mail: dgaccpd@ceibo.entelnet.bo. All requests must include provision for prepaid reply.

2. All requests must include:

a. Name, titles and citizenship of crew members.

b. Name, address and citizenship of aircraft operator.

c. Names and citizenship of passengers.

d. Purpose of flight (tourist, business, etc.).

e. Manufacturer and type of aircraft and registration marks.

f. Route of flight dates, times and airport of international entry, stopovers and departure.

g. Point of origin and final destination.

h. Clear indication of airports of entry and final departure.

i. Type, amount and value of cargo and value of transportation charges.

j. Consignee of cargo.

3. Passport required. Visa not required for tourist stay of up to 30 days. Tourist cards issued upon arrival in Bolivia. A “Defined Purpose Visa” for adoptions, business, or other travel requires 1 application form, 1 photo, $85 fee and for business travelers, a letter from company explaining purpose of trip. Send SASE for return of passport by mail. AIDS test required for intending immigrants. For more information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Bolivia, 1819 H St., NW, Suite 240, Washington, DC 20006 (202/232-4827/28), or the Consulate General 9100 S. Dadeland Blvd., Suite 406, One Darlon Center, Miami, FL 33156 (305/670-0709).
www.bolivia-usa.org/

3. Corporate Aircraft Constraints

None reported.

4. Special Notices

1. Any foreign aircraft authorized to fly into and land at one or more points in the country may not engage in commercial movement (Cabotage) of either merchandise or passengers between points in Bolivia.

2. Entry into or departure from the Territory of Bolivia shall be made only by way of published airways or corridors and shall cross the border only at points authorized.

Updated: 20050322

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