GEN 1.2 Entry, transit and departure of aircraft

1 GENERAL

1.1 International flights into, from or over the Republic of the Union of Myanmar territory shall be subject to the current the Republic of the Union of Myanmar regulations relating to civil aviation. These regulations correspond in all essentials to the Standards and Recommended Practices contained in Annex 9 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
1.2 Aircraft flying into or departing from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar territory shall make their first landing at, or final departure from, an International Aerodrome. (see AIP Myanmar AD1.3, AD2.)

2 SCHEDULED FLIGHT

2.1 General
2.1.1 For regular international scheduled flights to and from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the airline must be eligible to operate the flights under the provisions of a bilateral or multilateral air services agreement or other agreement to which both the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the State of the airlines are parties, and must have a permit to operate from the Department of Civil Aviation. Requirements for the grant of such permits are stipulated in AIC 01/09 dated 1 January 2009.
2.1.2 For regular international scheduled flights in transit across the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the airline must obtain permission from the Department of Civil Aviation in accordance with para 2.3 and 2.4 of this section.
2.1.3 Application for such permits shall be submitted to:
Post:

DIRECTOR GENERAL
Department of Civil Aviation DCA Headquarters Building Yangon International Airport
YANGON 11021, MYANMAR

Tel: 95 1 533000,533008, 533015

Fax: 95 1 533016

AFTN: VYYYYAYX

mailto: dgdca@dca.gov.mm

mailto: dat@dca.gov.mm

2.2 Documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft
2.2.1 It is necessary that the under mentioned aircraft documents be submitted by airline operators for clearance and entry and departure of their aircraft to and from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. All documents listed below must follow the ICAO standard format as set forth in the relevant appendices to ICAO Annex 9 and are acceptable when furnished in English, French, Spanish or Russian and completed in legible handwriting. No visas are required in connection with such documents.

Aircraft documents required (arrival/departure)

Required byGeneral DeclarationPassenger ManifestCargo Manifest
Customs262
Immigration3230
Health1*11

Note: a) One copy of the General declaration is endorsed and returned by Customs, signifying clearance

Note: b) If no passengers are embarking (disembarking) and no articles are laden (un-laden), no aircraft documents except copies of the General declaration need be submitted to the above authorities.

*Arriving and Transit aircraft only

2.3 Commencement of Scheduled over Flight

Airlines Operator wishing to operate as schedule flights are to submit their application furnished with fleet status including leased aircraft, contact person, mailing address, contact phone number, fax number, e-mail address; change to any of the above is to be notified in advance, preferably one month and address be made to Director- General, Department of Civil Aviation. The following considerations are made before granting approval as scheduled over flight.

  1. The stability of flight
  2. The frequencies of flight
  3. Other factors deem qualified for approval
2.4 Termination of Scheduled over Flight

For Airlines operator already obtained approved scheduled over flight, should the termination of flight has become apparent, to notify in advance of one month before termination of flight take place.

2.5 Schedule Cycle and Renewal of Schedule

Myanmar practices 2 scheduled cycles, Summer and Winter.

  1. Summer schedule commenced on 1st April of each and end on 31st October of that year.
  2. Winter schedule commenced on 1st November of each and end on 31st March of next year.
  3. Renewal should be made at least in advance of one month. Discontinuity also be made at least in advance of one month.
  4. Failure to comply will result delayed approval.
  5. Any change in fleet status should be notified when renewing scheduled cycle together with change of mailing address, phone number, fax number, etc.

3 NON-SCHEDULED FLIGHTS

3.1 Procedures
3.1.1 Procedure for Obtaining Clearance for Non-scheduled Overflights

If an operator intends to perform a Non-scheduled flight or a series of Non-scheduled flights into the Republic of the Union of Myanmar for the purpose of overflying, he shall apply to the Director General, Department of Civil Aviation, Yangon International Airport, Yangon 11021, Myanmar, Fax: 951 533008/533016, AFTN address: VYYYYAYX, E-mail: ats@dca.gov.mm in advance of 7 days from the effective date including information in the following order;

  1. Name of the operator and the mailing / billing address;
  2. Type of aircraft and registration marks;
  3. Full itinerary on schedule including point of departure, point of destination, date and time of overflight;
  4. Purpose of overflight (Passenger or Cargo) or freight, if Cargo and freight, to declare of Cargo / freight;
  5. Consignee / consignor or charterer;
  6. Fax number, SITA address, AFTN address, contact person.
3.1.2 Procedure for Obtaining Clearance for Non-scheduled Landing Flight

If an operator intends to perform a non-scheduled landing flight or a series of flights, the requirements are the same as para.3.1.1 but with the following information in addition.

  1. Local sponsor’s name and address.
  2. Landing permission is to be requested 14 days in advance.
  3. If passenger-charter flights, list names and nationality of passengers.
  4. If cargo-charter flight, type and nature of cargo is to be declared together with consignee/consignor.
3.2 Documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft
3.2.1 Same requirements as for SCHEDULED FLIGHTS.
3.2.2 No public health measures such as disinfecting is required to be carried out for aircraft entering Myanmar.

4 PRIVATE FLIGHT

4.1 The requirements for private flight requesting overflight permission is to be made as in para.3 non-schedule flight meeting the detail stated hereunder.
4.2 The requirements for private flight requesting landing clearance is to be made as follows.
4.2.1 Permission to land at Yangon International Airport is to be made in advance of 7 days.
4.2.2 Permission to land at other airport is to be made in advance of 14 days as stated hereunder.
4.3 The requirements for private flights for the purpose of medical evacuation through or into Myanmar is to be made provided the following information are included in the request.
4.3.1 Local sponsor’s name and address / phone number / fax number;
4.3.1.1 Patient information such as name, disease, age, presently attending hospital, caring doctor, organization of patient;
4.3.2 Aircraft operator, mailing address, aircraft type and registration, flight schedule date/time;
4.3.3 Top priority will be given for such flight.

5 DIPLOMATIC FLIGHT

5.1 Diplomatic flight should be applied through diplomatic channel. Application through Department of Civil Aviation, Myanmar is acceptable but Ministry of Foreign affairs should be informed.

6 DEFINITIONS

6.1 Domestic Airline
6.1.1 The term domestic airline is airline registered in Myanmar with the approval of the Ministry of Transport to operate domestically and owned either wholly or in part by the government body or under the joint venture contract with the already established government recognized domestic airline operator.
6.2 Domestic Flight
6.2.1 The term domestic flight is defined as flight operated by the registered domestic airline to all approved domestic airports. Flights such as international non-schedule and general aviation, which fly to these airports under special permission, are not considered domestic.
6.3 Domestic Airport
6.3.1 The term domestic airport is airport operated for public use domestically. Yet international flight - commercial or general aviation - wishing to proceed to those airports may apply and obtain special permission in advance of not less than 14 days. For package tour, an advance of application not less than 28 working days is preferable.
6.4 International Flight
6.4.1 The term international flight is flight originated outside Myanmar and is not registered in Myanmar.