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Business Aircraft Ops to VNKT, Kathmandu ( Nepal)

Posted on November 17, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Tribhuvan International Airport

ICAO code: VNKT                                              

IATA Code: KTM

City Name: Kathmandu

Country: Nepal

Fire Category: VIII

Airport Operating Hours of VNKT airport / KTM airport: 0030 UTC-2115 UTC Daily

Curfew and Restrictions of VNKT airport / KTM airport: Nil

 (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VNKT airport)

CIQ Hours of VNKT airport / KTM airport: 0030-2115 UTC

Slots/PPR requirements at VNKT airport / KTM airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VNKT airport. 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.

Parking Availability at VNKT airport / KTM airport: Limited overnight parking is available at VNKT airport with prior approval only. VNKT airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. Most of the parking stands at VNKT airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck.

Port of entry/exit VNKT airport / KTM airport: Yes, VNKT airport is port of entry/exit.

Crew visa requirements for GA flights in Nepal: Nepal visa is required for crew members and Visa on arrival is available for crew at VNKT airport.

Pax visa requirements for GA flights in Nepal: All Pax must arrive with valid Nepal Visa. Visa upon arrival is also available in Nepal for most of the nationalities.

Ground Handler at VNKT airport / KTM airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your Landing permits, Defense 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 VNKT airport / KTM airport

VNKT Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 7 working days to obtain VNKT landing permit. The below mentioned documents are required to obtain landing permit:-

  1. A COPY OF AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (AOC).
  2. A COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT (C OF R)
  3. A COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT (C OF A)
  4. A COPY OF AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL (AFM) THAT SHOWS THE MAXIMUM TAKE OFF WEIGHT OF AIRCRAFT (MTOW).
  5. A COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE OF AIRCRAFT COVERING THIRD PARTY LIABILITY OF NOT LESS THAN US$ 60 MILLION ($60,000,000).
  6. A COPY OF SIMULATOR CERTIFICATE OF PIC FOR KATHMANDU SID/SIA & MAPS (AS MENTIONED IN THE AIP NEPAL)
  7. A COPY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE OF PIC IF , NON –NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER.
  8. A COPY OF THE PIC’S LICENSE.

GA Lounge/Terminal at VNKT airport / KTM Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VNKT airport.

Crew Special training : Simulator Training of Pilot for VNKT airport SID/SIA & MAPS is required as mentioned in AIP of Nepal.

Tow Bar requirements at VNKT airport / KTM airport:  All parking stands at VNKT airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in Nepal.

Caterer at VNKT /KTM airport: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers at VNKT / KTM airport.

Jet Fuel at VNKT / KTM airport: Fuel is available at VNKT airport.

Hotel at VNKT airport: The Hyatt Regency, Marriott Hotel and Radisson Hotel are some of the good 5 Star hotel options available in the city.

Places to Visit:  In the heart of Nepal, surrounding the country’s capital city, the Kathmandu Valley is packed with an incredible array of fascinating sites. These include sacred Hindu and Buddhist temples, medieval cities and royal palaces, bucolic national parks and superb Himalayan panoramas. You could spend many weeks or even months exploring the region. Kathmandu is an incredibly diverse, historic city with amazing architecture, exquisite wood carvings and metal craft which showcase the skills of the Newar artisans of centuries ago. The Durbar (palace) Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site lies in the heart of the city with the old palace accompanied by a number of pagoda style temples that boast of superb craftsmanship in wood and metal. Pashupatinath, Boudha and Swayambhu, three of the prominent religious pilgrimage sites are World Heritage Sites and a must see.     

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to Nepal, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

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

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Business Aircraft Ops to India-VAPO Airport, Pune

Posted on November 11, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel  International Airport

ICAO code: VAPO                                             

IATA Code: PNQ

City Name: Pune

Country: India

Fire Category: VII

Airport Operating Hours of VAPO airport / PNQ airport: 0231-1429 UTC Daily

Curfew and Restrictions of VAPO airport / PNQ airport: Airfield will remain closed for maintenance between 0530 UTC-0930 UTC on every 2nd and 4th Saturdays. VAPO is defence airfield and temporary airport restrictions are in place depending on military exercise. It is always recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VAPO airport.

CIQ Hours of VAPO airport / PNQ airport: 0231-1429 UTC Daily

Slots/PPR requirements at VAPO airport / PNQ airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VAPO airport. 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. VAPO airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 (-) 15 minutes.

Parking Availability at VAPO airport / PNQ airport: There is paucity of parking space at VAPO airport and parking is available with  prior approval only. VAPO airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. All parking stands at VAPO airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck.

Port of entry/exit VAPO airport / PNQ airport: Yes, VAPO airport is port of entry/exit.

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. If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

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

E-visa acceptable VAPO airport / PNQ airport: Yes E-visa facility is available in VAPO airport. E-visa is acceptable at VAPO Airport.

Ground Handler at VAPO airport / PNQ airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your Landing permits, Defense 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 VAPO airport / PNQ airport

VAPO Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 3-4 weeks to obtain landing permit for defence airports.  For foreign registered aircraft operating into defence airfield.  Air Operations Routine (AOR number) is required in addition to Civil Air Office clearance. AOR is generally applied and coordinated by Handler or Agent on behalf of operator.

Detail required applying for VAPO landing permit: Operator Name, Acft Registration, Acft Call Sign, Type of Aircraft, Schedule, ATS route to be flown, Crew Passport details such as Name, passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Nationality, Date of Birth etc. Pax Passport details such as Name, passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Nationality, Date of Birth etc.

Air Operations Routine (AOR number) : All Foreign Registered Aircraft operating flight into Military Airport (Naval or Air force) has to obtain AOR clearance for operating to/from defence aerodromes. AOR clearance will be issued by Director of Air Intelligence, Air Headquarter (Vayu Bhavan) / Naval HQ in coordination with MoD. Once AOR is obtained Civil Air Office issues landing permit to operate into defence airport. This is generally taken by your handler or agent in India.

Validity of AOR: Validity of AOR may vary. But normally it is (+) (-) 2hours. For delay beyond 2 hours on arrival / departure at Military airport revised AOR clearance is required. This is generally taken by your handler or agent in India.

GA Lounge/Terminal at VAPO airport / PNQ Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VAPO airport.

Tow Bar requirements at VAPO airport / PNQ airport:  All parking stands at VAPO airport are self power in and pushed back parking stands. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, however tow bar of some of the business aircrafts are available with the handler at VAPO airport. It is advised to check tow bar availability before the flight operation.

Caterer at VAPO /PNQ airport:  It is recommended to bring catering from 5 star hotels as there is no good caterer available at the airport. We can also assist in arranging catering at VAPO airport from nearby 5 star hotels on request.

Jet Fuel at VAPO / PNQ airport: Fuel facility is available during airport watch hours at VAPO airport.

Hotel at VAPO airport:  JW Marriott Hotel, Conrad Pune and Hyatt Regency are some good hotel options available in the city.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

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

You can also read our blog on other famous Defense Airports in India for General Aviation Flights : VIJO airport (Jodhpur Airport) , VEAB airport (Allahabad Airport), VABJ airport (Bhuj Airport), VEGK airport ( Gorakhpur airport), VEJT airport (Jorhat Airport), VIJR airport  (Jaisalmer Airport) , VICG airport (Chandigarh Airport), VIGR airport (Gwalior Airport), VAJM airport (Jamnagar Airport), VOVZ airport (Visakhapatnam Airport), VOGO airport (Goa Airport), VIAG airport (Agra Airport), VOYK airport ( Yelahanka Air Force Station), VOPB airport (Port Blair Airport), VAOZ airport  (Ozar Airport), VIDX Airport (Hindon Airport).

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Business Aircraft Ops to VIAG Airport. (Agra Airport, India)

Posted on October 26, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Airport

ICAO code: VIAG                                               

IATA Code: AGR

City Name: Agra

Country: India

Fire Category: VII

Airport Operating Hours of VIAG airport / AGR airport: Sunrise-Sunset

Curfew and Restrictions of VIAG airport / AGR airport:  VIAG is defense airfield and temporary airport restrictions are in place depending on military exercise. It is always recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VIAG airport.

CIQ Hours of VIAG airport / AGR airport: Special CIQ arrangements can be made at VIAG airport. CIQ can be arranged as per VIAG airport watch hours

Slots/PPR requirements at VIAG airport / AGR airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VIAG airport. 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. VIAG airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 minutes (-) 15 minutes.

Parking Availability at VIAG airport / AGR airport: Limited overnight parking is available in VIAG airport at Civil Terminal with prior approval only. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance.

Port of entry/exit VIAG airport / AGR airport: Yes, VIAG airport is port of entry/exit.

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. If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

Pax visa requirements for GA flights in India: All Pax must arrive with valid Indian visa. E-visa facility is not available at VIAG airport due to non availability of Biometric system. Pax travelling with e-visa are recommended to clear CIQ at any airport with e-visa facility (nearest airports are VIDP airport or VIJP airport) before proceeding to VIAG Airport.

E-visa acceptable VIAG airport / AGR airport: E-visa facility is not available at VIAG airport. Pax / Crew travelling with e-visa are recommended to clear CIQ at any airport with e-visa facility before proceeding to VIAG Airport.

Ground Handler at VIAG airport / AGR airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your Landing permits, Defense 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 VIAG airport / AGR airport

VIAG Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 3-4 weeks to obtain landing permit for defense airports.  For foreign registered operating into defense airfield Air Operations Routine (AOR number) is required in addition to Civil Air Office clearance. AOR is generally applied and coordinated by Handler or Agent on behalf of operator.

Detail required applying for VIAG landing permit : Operator Name, Acft Registration,  Acft Call Sign, Type of Aircraft, Schedule, ATS route to be flown, Crew Name, Passport details such as passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Nationality, Date of Birth etc. Pax name, Passport details such as passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, Nationality, Date of Birth etc.

Air Operations Routine (AOR number) : All Foreign Registered Aircraft operating flight into Military Airport (Naval or Air force) has to obtain AOR clearance for operating to/from defense aerodromes. AOR clearance will be issued by Director of Air Intelligence, Air Headquarter (Vayu Bhavan) / Naval HQ in coordination with MoD. Once AOR is obtained civil Air Office issues landing permit to operate into defense airport. This is generally taken by your handler or agent in India.

Validity of AOR: Validity of AOR may vary. But normally it is (+) (-) 2hours. For delay beyond 2 hours on arrival / departure at Military airport revised AOR clearance is required. This is generally taken by your handler or agent in India.

GA Lounge/Terminal at VIAG airport / AGR Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VIAG airport.

Tow Bar requirements at VIAG airport / AGR airport:  VIAG has very limited parking space at Civil Terminal and all parking stands at Civil Terminal are power in and self power out.

Caterer at VIAG /AGR airport:  It is recommended to bring catering from 5 star hotels as there is no caterer available at the airport. We can also assist in arranging catering at VIAG airport from nearby 5 star hotels on request.

Jet Fuel at VIAG / AGR airport: Fuel facility is available from Sunrise-Sunset at VIAG airport.

Hotel at VIAG airport: ITC Mughal, The Oberoi Amarvilas, Trident Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott are some good hotel options available in the city.

Places to Visit:  Agra, one of India’s most popular tourist destinations, holds an important place in history as it is home to many architectural wonders from the Mughal era. Each site has a story of its own that both tour guides and locals love to talk about. People may not have heard of Agra, but nearly everyone knows of THE TAJ MAHAL. This ivory-white marble mausoleum is the perfect example of the intricacy and brilliance of Persian and Mughal architecture. It was constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Today, the Taj Mahal is a Unesco World Heritage site, and it continues to hold the same magical appeal it always has, attracting Millions of tourists a year. Viewing of the Taj Mahal is usually permitted from sunrise to sunset, except Fridays. Night viewing of the Taj Mahal is only allowed on five nights of the month: the night of the full moon and the two nights before and after. Agra Fort and Fateh Pur Sikri are some of the places will take you back to Mughal Era.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

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

You can also read our blog on other famous Defense Airports in India for General Aviation Flights : VIJO airport (Jodhpur Airport) , VEAB airport (Allahabad Airport), VABJ airport (Bhuj Airport), VEGK airport ( Gorakhpur airport), VEJT airport (Jorhat Airport), VIJR airport  (Jaisalmer Airport) , VICG airport (Chandigarh Airport), VIGR airport (Gwalior Airport), VAJM airport (Jamnagar Airport), VOVZ airport (Visakhapatnam Airport), VOGO airport (Goa Airport), VAPO airport ( Pune Airport), VOYK airport ( Yelahanka Air Force Station), VOPB airport (Port Blair Airport), VAOZ airport  (Ozar Airport), VIDX Airport (Hindon Airport).

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Business Aircraft ops to VOHS Airport, Hyderabad,India

Posted on October 13, 2020by VVIP Flight

Airport name: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

ICAO code: VOHS                                             

IATA Code: HYD

City Name: Hyderabad

Country: India

Fire Category: IX

Airport Operating Hours of VOHS airport / HYD airport: H24

Curfew and Restrictions of VOHS airport / HYD airport: H24 (It is recommended to check GA restriction and curfew before you operate into VOHS airport)

CIQ Hours of VOHS airport / HYD airport: H24

Slots/PPR requirements at VOHS airport / HYD airport: Airport slots are required when you operate in VOHS airport. 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. VOHS airport is the airport with slot validity of (+) 45 (-) 15 minutes.

Parking Availability at VOHS airport / HYD airport: Limited overnight parking is available in VOHS airport with prior approval only. VOHS airport implement temporary parking restrictions from time to time. It’s always recommended to confirm all parking arrangements well in advance. Most of the parking stands at VOHS airport need aircraft to be pushed back before departure using tow bar and push truck. VOHS airport also have few power in and self power out parking stands subject to availability. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft, however tow bar for some of the GA aircrafts are available at VOHS airport.  

Port of entry/exit VOHS airport / HYD airport: Yes, VOHS airport is port of entry/exit.

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. If time permitting, it is recommended that they carry with them a valid Business Visa issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate.

For applying the Business Visa, some Embassies ask for an invitation/sponsorship letter which VVIP Flight will gladly provide.

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

E-visa acceptable VOHS airport / HYD airport: Yes E-visa facility is available in VOHS airport. E-visa is acceptable at VOHS Airport.

Ground Handler at VOHS airport / HYD airport: VVIP Flight (ops@vvipflight.com) can assist you with your permits, ground handling, slots, parking, CIQ coordination and other GA flight services at VOHS airport / HYD airport

VOHS Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 03 working days to obtain 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 8th day).

GA Lounge/Terminal at VOHS airport / HYD Airport: General aviation lounge is not available at VOHS airport.

Tow Bar requirements at VOHS airport / HYD airport:  VOHS airport also have few power in and self power out parking stands subject to availability. Most of the parking stands at VOHS airport are self power in and pushed back parking stands. It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, however tow bar of some of the business aircrafts are available with the handler in airport like VOHS airport (Hyderabad). It is advised to check tow bar availability before the flight operation.

Caterer at VOHS /HYD airport: Catering, laundry and dish cleaning facility are available with caterers at VOHS / HYD airport.

Jet Fuel at VOHS / HYD airport: Fuel facility is H24 available at VOHS airport.

Hotel at VOHS airport: Novotel is good 5 star hotels available few minutes’ drive from VOHS airport. Taj Falaknuma Palace, ITC and Hyatt are some of the hotel options available in the city.

Places to Visit:  Hyderabad, The city of Nizams is one of the oldest cities in India. A city that has almost everything to offer its visitors, Hyderabad makes for one of the most interesting places to visit. A blend of rich cultural and historical heritages, age old traditions and best of modern facilities, the city of Hyderabad presents an environment that is unmatched to any. Another important aspect of a trip to Hyderabad is its cuisine. Hyderabad cuisines and the world famous biryani will pamper your palate in the best way possible. Hyderabad tours offer tourists with more than just a travelling experience. Hyderabad is also famous for its Charminar and Pearl jewellery.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next trip to India, contact us ops@vvipflight.com or (OPS)- (+91)-8010686868.

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

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), VOCI airport (Cochin Airport), VAAH airport (Ahmadabad Airport),VOTV airport ( Trivandrum Airport), VOCL airport ( Calicut Airport), VILK airport (Lucknow Airport), VIAR airport (Amritsar Airport), VOTR airport ( Trichy Airport), VIJP airport (Jaipur Airport), VOML airport (Mangalore Airport), VAPO airport (Pune Airport), VANP airport (Nagpur Airport),VOCB airport ( Coimbatore Airport), VEGY Airport (Gaya Airport), VEDB Airport (Bagdogra Airport), VEGT Airport (Guwahati Airport),VEBN Airport ( Varanasi Airport), VICG airport (Chandigarh Airport), VOVZ airport ( Vishakhapatnam Airport), VOMD airport  (Madurai Airport), VEBS airport (Bhubaneswar Airport) and VOPB airport ( Port Blair Airport).

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