RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AT VABB AIRPORT / BOM AIRPORT / MUMBAI AIRPORT

DECLARED DISTANCES AT VABB AIRPORT / BOM AIRPORT / MUMBAI AIRPORT

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT VABB AIRPORT / BOM AIRPORT / MUMBAI AIRPORT

 APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING AT VABB AIRPORT / BOM AIRPORT / MUMBAI AIRPORT

VABB Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 03 working days to obtain a landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries i.e., China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Nigeria. It takes 07 working days to obtain landing permission for flights originating from PRC countries (flight should operate on the 8th day).

Crew visa requirements for GA flights in India: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

Crew can apply for e-business visa online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Our team will be happy to assist crew with any requirement to obtain Indian business visa or E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

Pax visa requirements for GA flights in India: All Pax must arrive with valid Indian visa or Indian e-visa (available online).

Pax can apply for e-visa online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Remarks: It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, Self-power out parking stands are subject to availability. Tow bar for most of the business jets are available on ground at Major airports with the handler. Kindly check the availability of tow bar on ground at the airport prior to operation

Note: Information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next flight to India, contact us ops@bizaviation.net or (OPS)- (+91)-93 11 11 11 96.

You can also read our blog on business aircraft ops to Major International Airports in India  : VIDP Airport  (Delhi airport), VABB Airport (Mumbai airport), VOBL airport (Bangalore airport),VOMM  Airport ( Chennai Airport), VOGO airport (Goa Airport) , VECC  airport (Kolkata Airport), VOCL airport (Calicut Airport),VAAH airport ( Ahmedabad Airport) VOTV airport ( Trivandrum Airport), VILK airport (Lucknow Airport), VIAR airport (Amritsar Airport), VOTR airport (Trichy Airport), VIJP airport (Jaipur Airport), VOCI airport (Cochin Airport), VAPO airport (Pune Airport), VANP airport (Nagpur Airport),VOCB airport ( Coimbatore Airport), VEGY Airport (Gaya Airport), VEDB Airport (Bag Dogra Airport), VEGT Airport (Guwahati Airport),VEBN Airport ( Varanasi Airport), VICG airport (Chandigarh Airport), VOVZ airport ( Vishakhapatnam Airport), VOMD airport  (Madurai Airport) and VOPB airport ( Port Blair Airport), VOKN Airport (Kannur Airport), VASU Airport (Surat Airport), VAID Airport (Indore Airport), VIAG Airport (Kheria Airport), VOGA Airport(Mopa Airport), VEBS Airport(Bhubaneswar), VOHS Airport(Hyderabad Airport), VEIM Airport (Imphal Airport), VEPT Airport (Patna Airport), VOML Airport(Mangalore Airport), VOBZ Airport(Vijaywada Airport), VAMA Airport(Mundra Airport), VISR Airport (Sri Nagar Airport), Raipur Airport (VARP Airport)

RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VAAH AIRPORT / AMD AIRPORT / AHMADABAD AIRPORT

DECLARED DISTANCES OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VAAH AIRPORT / AMD AIRPORT / AHMADABAD AIRPORT

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VAAH AIRPORT / AMD AIRPORT / AHMADABAD AIRPORT

APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VAAH AIRPORT / AMD AIRPORT / AHMADABAD AIRPORT

VAAH Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 03 working days to obtain a landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day) except flights originating from PRC countries i.e., China, North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Somalia, and Nigeria. It takes 07 working days to obtain landing permission for flights originating from PRC countries (flight should operate on the 8th day).

Crew visa requirements for GA flights in India: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

Crew can apply for e-business visa online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Our team will be happy to assist crew with any requirement to obtain Indian business visa or E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

Pax visa requirements for GA flights in India: All Pax must arrive with valid Indian visa or Indian e-visa (available online).

Pax can apply for e-visa online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Remarks: It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, Self-power out parking stands are subject to availability. Tow bar for most of the business jets are available on ground at Major airports with the handler. Kindly check the availability of tow bar on ground at the airport prior to operation

Note: Information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next flight to India, contact us ops@bizaviation.net or (OPS)- (+91)-93 11 11 11 96.

You can also read our blog on business aircraft ops to Major International Airports in India  : VIDP Airport  (Delhi airport), VABB Airport (Mumbai airport), VOBL airport (Bangalore airport),VOMM  Airport ( Chennai Airport), VOGO airport (Goa Airport) , VECC  airport (Kolkata Airport), VOCL airport (Calicut Airport),VAAH airport ( Ahmedabad Airport) VOTV airport ( Trivandrum Airport), VILK airport (Lucknow Airport), VIAR airport (Amritsar Airport), VOTR airport (Trichy Airport), VIJP airport (Jaipur Airport), VOCI airport (Cochin Airport), VAPO airport (Pune Airport), VANP airport (Nagpur Airport),VOCB airport ( Coimbatore Airport), VEGY Airport (Gaya Airport), VEDB Airport (Bag Dogra Airport), VEGT Airport (Guwahati Airport),VEBN Airport ( Varanasi Airport), VICG airport (Chandigarh Airport), VOVZ airport ( Vishakhapatnam Airport), VOMD airport  (Madurai Airport) and VOPB airport ( Port Blair Airport), VOKN Airport (Kannur Airport), VASU Airport (Surat Airport), VAID Airport (Indore Airport), VIAG Airport (Kheria Airport), VOGA Airport(Mopa Airport), VEBS Airport(Bhubaneswar), VOHS Airport(Hyderabad Airport), VEIM Airport (Imphal Airport), VEPT Airport (Patna Airport), VOML Airport(Mangalore Airport), VOBZ Airport(Vijaywada Airport), VAMA Airport(Mundra Airport), VISR Airport (Sri Nagar Airport), Raipur Airport (VARP Airport)

General Aviation (GA) flights operating into Bhutan has to keep in mind peak commercial traffic periods along with potential parking challenges while planning International trip to Bhutan.

The following is an overview of what you need to know:

Popular Airports with CIQ facilities in Bhutan: VQPR Airport (PARO airport).

Landing Permit Lead Time and Requirements: It takes 7 working days to obtain Bhutan Landing permit. Complete flight details along with crew and pax details are required to apply for the Bhutan landing permit. Below documents are also required to be submitted to Civil Air Office along with landing application :Certificate of Registration

1. Certificate of Airworthiness
2. Insurance Certificate
3. AOC or Ops Specs
4. All Pages of the license of Operating crew members.
5. Valid medical of operating crew members
6. Log book of the pilot in command
7.  If no guide pilot used, proof of training session under taken by the flight crew for this particular aerodrome.
8.  General Declaration.

Parking considerations in Bhutan: Overnight parking at VQPR airport is available with prior approval only due to limited parking stands. It is recommended to confirm parking arrangements before operating into VQPR Airport.

Airport slots and PPR in Bhutan: When you operate to VQPR airport slots are required. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator.

General Aviation Crew Visa Requirements for Bhutan : It is recommended that all general aviation crew arriving in Bhutan must carry with them a valid VISA issued by the Bhutan Embassy / Consulate.

Visa on arrival: Yes, Visa on arrival facility is available for crew members at Bhutan with prior approval. Please note crew can also be cleared on Gendec (require passport with min 06 months validity, crew ID and hotel booking within Paro City). However, crew require prior visa if they wish to stay out of Paro as per Immigration regulations.

Ground Handler at Bhutan: We can assist you with your trip planning such as Landing permits, Diplomatic clearance, Ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination, Catering coordination, Aviation Fuel coordination, Ground transportation arrangements, flight dispatch, weather services, hotel arrangements and other GA flight services at VQPR airport, Bhutan.

Towing requirements : While some power in/power out parking spots are available but it is mandatory requirement to carry tow bar on board the aircraft while operating into VQPR airport.

CREW TRAINING REQUIREMENTS : Specific Category “C” requirements of Paro International airport has been fulfilled by the Operating crew with regard to the following areas:

a) The flight to be accompanied by a guide pilot / Navigator on board who has been flying into Paro Aerodrome on a regular basis or an operating crew who has flown before and Knows the aerodrome very well. If guide pilot / Navigator are required the operator shall Communicate with us to Coordinate  And arrange for a guide pilot/ Navigator; OR

b) If the operating crew has flown into Paro Aerodrome during the last one year ; OR

c) An operating crew who has undergone a Simulator familiarization training to operate into Paro Aerodrome / VQPR aerodrome.

Curfew and Restrictions : It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into Bhutan.

Aviation Jet Fuel: Fuel facility is available at international airport in Bhutan.

Caterer: It is recommended to bring catering from 5 star hotels.

Hotels in Bhutan: Le Meridian Paro, Riverfront and Zhiwa Ling Hotel are some of good hotel options available in the city.

If you have any questions about this article or would like any assistance in planning your next trip toBhutan, contact us ops@bizaviation.net

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above page are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.

General Aviation (GA) flights operating into Sri Lanka has to keep in mind peak commercial traffic periods along with potential parking challenges while planning International trip to Sri Lanka.

The following is an overview of what you need to know:

1. Popular Airports with CIQ facilities in Sri Lanka: VCBI Airport (Colombo airport), VCRI airport (Mattala airport) and VCCC airport (Ratmalana airport).
2. Landing Permit Lead Time and Requirements: It takes 3 working days to obtain Srilanka Landing permit. Complete flight details along with crew and pax details, route to flown in Srilanka FIR are required to apply for the Sri Lanka landing permit.
3. Parking considerations in Sri Lanka: Overnight parking at airports in Sri Lanka is available with prior approval only due to limited parking stands. It is recommended to confirm parking arrangements well in advance before operating into Sri Lanka.
4. Airport slots and PPR in Sri Lanka:When you operate to Sri Lanka slots are required. Slots are requested via e-mail / fax from the airport slot coordinator. This is generally done by the agent or handler on the behalf of operator.
5. General Aviation Crew Visa Requirements for Sri Lanka :General aviation crew arriving in Sri Lanka can enter on GenDec.
6. Ground Handler at Sri Lanka: We can assist you with your trip planning i.e. Landing permits, Diplomatic clearance, Ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination, Catering coordination, Aviation Fuel coordination, Ground transportation arrangements, flight dispatch, weather services, hotel arrangements and other GA flight services at Sri Lankan airports.
7. Tow bar requirements: Power in/self power out parking stands are subject to availability but it is mandatory requirement to carry tow bar on board the aircraft while operating into Sri Lanka. .
8. Curfew and Restrictions: It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into Sri Lanka.
9. Aviation Jet Fuel: Fuel facility is available at all International airport in Sri Lanka.
10. Caterer: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers in Sri Lanka
11. Hotels in Sri Lanka: Good 5 star hotel options are available in the city in Sri Lanka.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to Sri Lanka, contact us ops@bizaviation.net

Note: Regulations, watch hours, NOTAM or any other information given in above page are subject to change from time to time, for most latest information please feel free to contact us.