GEN 4.2 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES CHARGES

1. AIR NAVIGATION FACILITY CHARGES

1.1 Route Air Navigation Charges – Method of Calculation

(Aircraft weight factor) x (Great circle distance flown / 100) x (Unit rate of charge)

1.1.1 Aircraft weight factor

Aircraft weight factor is based on the group categories listed below:

Group A: Aircraft weight factor = 0.69

All helicopter types, ASTR, AT42, AT43, AT45, AT72, B350, BE10, BE20, BE40, C510, C525, C550, C56X, C650, C680, C750, CL30, CL60, CRJ2, DH8(X) (all series), E110, E120, E135, E145, E55P, F2TH, F900, FA20, FA50, GALX, H25(X) (all series), HA4T, J328, LJ55, LJ60, PAY1, SB20, SF34.

Group B: Aircraft weight factor = 0.89

AN74, B46(X) (all series), CRJ7, E170, E175, E190, FA7X, GL5T, GLEX, GLF(X) (all series), T134.

Group C: Aircraft weight factor = 1.15

A318, A319, A320, AN12, B73(X) (all series), IL18, MD8(X) (all series), MD90.

Group D: Aircraft weight factor = 1.22

A321, B72(X) (all series).

Group E: Aircraft weight factor = 1.44

A310, B75(X) (all series).

Group F: Aircraft weight factor = 1.54

A30(X) (all series), B76(X) (all series), DC8(X) (all series), IL76.

Group G: Aircraft weight factor = 1.71

A33(X) (all series), B78(X) (all series), L101.

Group H: Aircraft weight factor = 1.80

A340, A342, A343, A35(X) (all series), DC10, MD11.

Group I: Aircraft weight factor = 1.95

B741, B74R, B74S, B77(X) (all series).

Group J: Aircraft weight factor = 2.04

A345, A346, B742, B743, B744, B747.

Group K: Aircraft weight factor = 2.14

A124, B748.

Group L: Aircraft weight factor = 2.33

A225, A38(X) (all series).


Note: For aircraft types that are not included in groups A to L, the aircraft maximum take-off weight (MTOW) shall be applied as follows:
MTOW (kg) Aircraft weight factor
0 to 25 000
 0.69
25 001 to 50 000
 0.89
50 001 to 75 000
 1.15
75 001 to 100 000
 1.22
100 001 to 150 000
 1.44
150 001 to 200 000
 1.54
200 001 to 250 000
 1.71
250 001 to 300 000
 1.80
300 001 to 350 000
 1.95
350 001 to 400 000
 2.04
400 001 to 450 000
 2.14
450 001 or more
 2.33
1.1.2 Great circle distance flown

a) In respect of an aircraft transiting the Muscat Flight Information Region (FIR), the great circle distance flown is the shortest distance in kilometres between the entry and exit points of the Muscat FIR.

b) In respect of an aircraft entering the Muscat FIR and landing at an airport within the Muscat FIR, the great circle distance flown is the shortest distance in kilometres between the FIR entry point and the aerodrome.

c) In respect of an aircraft departing an aerodrome within the Muscat FIR and exiting the Muscat FIR, the great circle distance flown is the shortest distance in kilometres between the aerodrome and the FIR exit point.

d) In respect of an aircraft both departing from and arriving at an aerodrome within the Muscat FIR, the great circle distance flown is the shortest distance in kilometres between the aerodromes.

Note: The calculation of the (great circle distance flown/100) shall be carried to 2 decimal places.

1.1.3 Unit rate of charge

The unit rate of charge is 31.34 US Dollars ($).

1.1.4 Reductions

A reduction of 50% of the route air navigation charge will be granted in respect of international flights either departing from or arriving at an aerodrome within the Muscat FIR.

Domestic flights that are both departing from and arriving at an aerodrome within the Muscat FIR shall only be granted a single 50% reduction.

1.1.5 Route A 791 Flat Rate Charge

For aircraft utilizing route A 791 in either direction between LALDO and IMLOT there is a flat rate charge of 325.00 US Dollars ($).

1.1.6 Minimum charge

In all cases the minimum route air navigation charge of 100.00 US Dollars ($) shall apply.

1.2 Meteorology Charge

A meteorology charge of 13.00 US Dollars ($) will be applied to arriving, departing and overflying flights.

1.3 Charges billing and collection

Under the authority of the Minister of Transport and Communications air navigation services charges of the Sultanate of Oman will be billed and collected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on behalf of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the Ministry of Transport and Communications at the following address:

Postal Address: International Air Transport
Association
Route de l'Aeroport 33
P.O. Box 672
1215 Geneva 15 - Airport
Switzerland
AFS Address: LSGGIHIH
Telex Number: 415 586
FAX: +41 (22) 799 2678
SITA Text: GVALDXH

1.4 Exemptions

The following aircraft will be exempt from air navigation services charges:

a) Flights operated according to VFR.

b) State aircraft, on a reciprocal basis.

c) Military aircraft operated by the Arab Gulf Cooperation Council States.

d) United Nations or Arab League aircraft.

e) Aircraft engaged on SAR operations, when providing a free service.