1. Get a Flight Clearance to fly into
China. 2. Get a Flight Clearance from Thai DOA to fly out of Thailand (and to
return to Thailand). 3. Approximate cost information and fuel
availability.
Part 1. - China Flight
Clearance.
Director General Civil Aviation Administration of
China (C.A.A.C.) P.O. Box 644 Beijing, China CIVILAIR
Beijing Fax: (861) 64014104 ZBBBYAYX
Aircraft Entry
Requirements All private and nonscheduled commercial flights overflying or
landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior permission
through one of the following channels: 1. Airline companies on the Civil
Aeronautics Board's list of approved charter operators to China may apply
directly to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in accordance with
Annex 11 of the U.S. PRC Civil Air Transport Agreement. Applications should be
made at least 10 days in advance, and include the following information: a.
Purpose of flight. b. Nationality of registration, owner and operator of
aircraft. c. Type of aircraft. d. Identification marks and call-signs of
aircraft or flight number. e. Name of Captain and number of crew
members. f. Proposed flight plan (including route, date, hours, and
destination). g. Identity of charterer (s). h. Number of passengers and/or
weight of cargo on board. i. Price charged by airline to each
charterer. 2. All other private and nonscheduled flights should make
application by direct contact with or telegram (not TELEX) to the U.S. Embassy,
Civil Aviation Officer, Economic Section, 17 Guanghua Lu, Beijing, China. It is
very important that in addition to the above, the following format be followed
to the letter in the proper order: a. Approved weather minimum of
pilot. b. Date and estimated time of departure from last airport prior to
entering Chinese airspace. c. Estimated time of arrival in Chinese
airspace. d. Details of path of flight through China. e. Estimated time of
departure from China. f. Fueling requirements in China. g. Purpose of
flight. h. Chinese sponsor. 3. All flights may be required to be
accompanied by a Chinese escort crew (including a navigator and a radio
operator), although this requirement is seldom imposed. Corporate Aircraft
Constraints None reported Special Notices 1. Any person subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States or any corporation, partnership, organization
or association considering the operation of an aircraft into the People's
Republic of China must review current Department of Commerce and Department of
State regulations providing guidance relating to trade and other transactions
involving the People's Republic of China. 2. In the interest of flight
safety, all international flights entering China territory shall transmit flight
plan messages to the relevant ATC services prior to departure and departure
messages after take-offs in accordance with the relevant provisions of China.
Otherwise China will not undertake any responsibility for all consequences
arising therefrom. Aeronautical Information Source AIP
"China" Aerodromes of Entry Beijing/Capital - ZBAA - 40*04'48"N,
116*35'04"E 100, JX Guangzhou/Baiyu - ZGGG - 23*11'00"N,
113*16'00"E 100, JX Hangzhou/Jianqiao - ZSHC - 30*20'00"N,
120*14'00"E 100, JX Kunming/Wujiaba - ZPPP - 24*59'33"N,
102*44'36"E 100, JX Lanzhou/Zhongchuan - ZLLL - 36*31'00"N,
103*37'18"E 100, JX Prior notice required. Shanghai/Hongqiao - ZSSS -
31*11'53"N, 121*20'11"E 100, JX Taiyuan/Wusu - ZBYN - 37*44'49"N,
112*37'43"E 100, JX Tianjin/Zhangguizhuang - ZBTJ - 39*07'00"N,
117*21'00"E 100, JX Urumqi/Diwopu - ZWWW - 43*54'26"N, 87*28'27"E 100,
JX
Part 2. - Clearance out of
Thailand (and back)
Submit the following to Khun Manee, Air Transport
Control Division, Thailand Department of Aviation Office hour - Fax: 66 2
287 3139, AFTN: VTBAYAYD After office hour - Fax: 66 2 286 6239, AFTN:
VTBAYAYD 7 days before flight (if you ask politely, maybe 3 days is
possible): 1. Name, address and business connection with the aircraft of the
applicant. 2. Owner, type, nationality and registration mark of the
aircraft. 3. Name of operator. 4. Purpose of flight. 5. Routing,
including aerodromes before/after Thailand. 6. Names of aerodromes to land in
Thailand. 7. Dates and times of its arrival and departure at each
aerodrome. 8. Give your telephone and fax number, so they can send you the
permit.