Procedure to fly from Thailand to
Malaysia (3 parts)
1. Get a Flight Clearance to fly into
Malaysia. 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. - Malaysia Flight
Clearance.
Postal Address Commercial Aeronautical Department
of Civil Aviation 3rd-5th Floor Block B, Wisma Semantan 12, Jalan
Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara 50618 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Fax: (60)
3-2539533 WMKKYAYX
Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal
1 Subang-Kuala Lumpur International Airport 47200 Subang, Selangor Darul
Ehsan Malaysia WMKKYNYX
Regional Director, Department of Civil
Aviation Kota Kinabalu International Airport 89550 Kota
Kinabalu Sabah Fax: (60) 88-219198 WBKKYAYX
Regional Director,
Department of Civil Aviation Kuching International Airport P.O. Box
1359 93728 Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia Fax: (60) 82-454523 WBGGYDYX
Aircraft Entry Requirements 1. Private and nonscheduled commercial
flights overflying or landing for noncommercial purposes within Peninsular
Malaysia need not obtain prior permission; but, adequate advance notification
should be given. Notification by flight plan addressed to the Kuala Lumpur Air
Traffic Control Center (WMFC) if received at least 12 hours in advance of the
aircraft's departure will be accepted as advance notification.
2. Private
and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for commercial purposes within
Peninsular Malaysia must obtain prior permission either by letter or reply-paid
telegram from the Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, Terminal
2, Subang-Kuala Lumpur International Airport 47200 Subang, Selangor, Peninsular
Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KUALA LUMPUR; Telex: PENAWA MA 37960).
Reply-paid telegrams must be of sufficient value to defray the cost of a reply.
Written application is required at least 2 weeks and if by reply-paid telegram,
at least 1 week prior to the aircraft's departure. If insufficient
notice/information is given, the application may not be considered.
3.
Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying East Malaysia
(Sabah/Sarawak) need not obtain prior permission, but advance notification is
required. For overflight, notification by means of a flight plan addressed to
the Kinabalu Flight Information Center (WBFC) will be accepted as advance
notification if received at least 24 hours in advance of the aircraft's
departure. In addition, approval request of non-traffic or technical landings
are to be forwarded to the Regional Director of Civil Aviation, Kota Kinabalu
(WBKKYA), Sabah, East Malaysia to reach him at least 10 days before the intended
departure.
4. Private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft landing for
commercial purposes within East Malaysia must obtain prior permission by letter
or reply-paid telegram from the Director General of the Department of Civil
Aviation, Terminal 2 Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 50618 Subang, Selangor,
Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KUALA LUMPUT; Telex: MA 37960). Copy of
such requests should be extended to the Director of Civil Aviation, Kota
Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KOTA KINABALU). Chulan,
Kuala Lumpur 05-10, Malaysia (Telegraphic Address: AIRCIVIL KOTA KINABALU;
Telex: None). Written application should reach the Director General of Civil
Aviation at least 2 weeks and if reply-paid telegram at least 1 week prior to
the aircraft's departure. If insufficient information is given, application may
not be considered.
5. All permission requests must include: a. Type
and capacity of aircraft. b. Nationality and registration marks of the
aircraft. c. Number of crew and name of pilot-in-command. d. Name,
nationality, and address of registered owner of aircraft. e. Name and address
of operator (if different from owner). f. Purpose of flight. g. Complete
route of flight (including points of landing and final destination). h.
Proposed timetable. i. Nature of cargo (including dimensions and weight, if
applicable). j. Names, nationality and number of passengers on board, nature
of flight, special event charter, casual tours, etc. k. Name and address of
consignor and consignee, if applicable. l. Name and address of tour
organizer/charterer, if applicable. m. Name, address, and telephone number of
operator's local agents, if applicable. n. For charter flights, rate charged
for flight. o. Any other information that may be relevant to the proposed
operation.
Corporate Aircraft Constraints Cabotage permitted if "kept
within limits appropriate to corporate needs." No other constraints
reported.
Aeronautical Information Source: AIP
"Malaysia"
AERODROMES OF ENTRY Kota Kinabalu, East - WBKK - 05?56'N,
116?03'E 100, JA1 Jet traffic sunrise to sunset only. Customs: 24.
Subang-Kuala Lumpur, Peninsular - WMKK - 03?08'N, 101?33'E 100, JA1
Customs: 24. Kuching, East - WBGG - 01?29'N, 110?20'E JA1
Customs: 24. Penang, Peninsular - WMKP - 05?18'N, 100?17'E 100, JA1
Available to non-scheduled aircraft on 3 hours prior notice. Customs:
PTOR. Pulau/Langkawi - WMKL - 06?20'N, 099?44'E
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.