Cuba

CAUTION-
The accuracy and currency of the following information is uncertain because of the difficulty in obtaining information for this country.

PERSONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PASSPORT: Required.

VISA: Required.

HEALTH & IMMUNIZATION: None.

OTHER: None.

EMBASSY INFORMATION

CUBA'S EMBASSY IN THE UNITED STATES

ADDRESS: None established in the United States. However, the Embassy of the Switzerland, Cuban Interests Section, 2630 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009, may be able to assist with inquiries.

TELEPHONE: (202)797-8518/8519/8609/8610

UNITED STATES' EMBASSY IN CUBA

ADDRESS: U.S. Interests Section, Embassy of Switzerland, Calcado entre L&M, Vedado Seccion, Havana, Cuba

TELEPHONE: 320551, 329700

TELEX: None

PUBLIC HOURS: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

AIRCRAFT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. All private and nonscheduled commercial aircraft overflying or landing for commercial or noncommercial purposes must obtain prior approval from Cuban Civil Aeronautical Institute, Calle 23-No. 64 Vedado, Plaza de la Revolucion, Cuidad de La Habana 4, Cuba (TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: AEROCIVIL HABANA/TELEX: 511737 A CIV/CU) SITA: HAVYACU AFTN: MULRYAYG ; FAX: (53-71334579) at least 48 hours prior overflying or landing. All requests must include provision for prepaid reply. All requests must include:

a. Name, nationality, and address of the aircraft operator;

b. Aircraft type and registration marks;

c. Name of pilot in command;

d. Place of origin and destination;

e. Air corridor and routes to be used under the flight plan;

f. Date of the flight;

g. Purpose of flight;

h. Number of passengers and type and amount of cargo;

i. Statement of third party insurance liability coverage; and

j. Radio frequencies available.

2. All flights into Cuban Airspace, including those in the established air corridors of Maya, Giron, and Nueves, must be able to establish, and maintain, communications with Havana FIR/CTA 10 minutes prior to airspace entry. All flights must have a flight plan on file with the Havana FIR/CTA at least one hour prior to airspace entry.

3. In addition, any aircraft overflying or landing Cuba must carry the following documents on board:

a. Registration certificate;

b. Certificate of airworthiness;

c. The licenses for all crew members;

d. The aircraft log book;

e. If it carries radio equipment, the license of the on-board radio station;

f. If it carries passengers, a list of their names, showing places of embarkation and destinations; and

g. If it carries cargo, a manifest and detailed declarations thereof.

CORPORATE AIRCRAFT CONTRAINTS

For information on U.S. restrictions on travel to Cuba, contact the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assests Controls, telephone: (202)566-2701.

SPECIAL NOTICES

1. Any airplane which flies over Cuban national territory or jurisdictional waters may be intercepted and required to land if:

a. Flying over national territory and jurisdictional waters without proper authorization;

b. Flying without proper authorization outside national routes or established international corridors;

c. Executing inappropriate maneuvers; and

d. Does not carry out the instructions from Air Traffic Control.

2. Aircraft that have been ordered to land, or have landed without proper authorization will be subject to whatever penalties the Cuban authorities may prescribe, without recourse. The pilot and/or aircraft owner will be held responsible for any damage, injuries or expenses resulting from his actions.

3. No aircraft may make an overflight carrying photographic equipment, arms, ammunition, explosives, or such other articles and substances as the Cuban aeronautical authority may specify.

4. Overflights shall not be authorized if the operation constitutes a danger to air navigation or if, in the judgment of the Cuban aeronautical authority, the operator does not offer adequate guaranties to cover any liability such operator may incur on account of the overflight. These liabilities shall include damage and loss caused to subjacent persons or property and payment for any services rendered or obligations that may arise in connection with the overflight.

5. Any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or any corporation, partnerships, organization or association considering the operation of an aircraft into Cuba must review current Department of Commerce and Department of State regulations providing guidance relating to trade and other transactions involving Cuba. Aircraft arriving from or departing for Cuba must land at or depart from Miami International Airport. The pilot in command of the aircraft must file an IFR flight plan and a written statement, within one hour before departure, with the office of Immigration and Naturalization Service at the airport of departure, containing all information in the flight plan, the name of each occupant of the aircraft, the number of occupants of the aircraft, and a description of the cargo, if any.

NOTE-
Note: A DVFR flight plan must be filed for VFR flights entering the U.S. ADIZ area.

6. The U.S. Naval airfield/facilities located in Guantanamo Bay are closed to all civilian air traffic except for valid emergencies. All emergency landings made will be thoroughly investigated by U.S. authorities as to their validity and the nature of their business.

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SOURCE

AIP "Cuba"

INTERNATIONAL NOTAM OFFICE

HAVANA-MUHAYNYX

AERODROMES OF ENTRY

DOD En route Supplement/Chart: Caribbean and S. America L3,5,H1,2