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The Philippines Civil Aviation Authority (CAAP), formerly the Air Transportation Office (ATO), is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation and Communications responsible for implementing policies on civil aviation to assure safe, economic and efficient air travel. Based in Pasay City, the agency, which also has the responsibility of accident investigation, was created on December 3, 2007 through the filing of senate bill number 1932.
Note: Special provisions for aircraft engaged in non-commercial activities, mercy and humanitarian missions, or government sponsored missions, subject to approval of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippine
The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is the agency of the government mandated to regulate the economic aspect of air transportation, and shall have the general supervision, control and jurisdiction over air carriers, general sales agents, cargo sales agents, and air freight forwarders as well as their property, property rights, equipment, facilities, and franchise (R.A. No. 776, as amended by P.D. 1462). CAB is an attached agency of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC). In the exercise of its regulatory powers, it is authorized to issue Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to domestic carriers, Foreign Air Carrier's Permit (FACP) to foreign carriers, and Letters of Authority to airfreight forwarders, general sales agents, cargo sales agents who are fit, willing, and able to perform services as required by public convenience and necessity. CAB likewise performs quasi-judicial functions.
Further information on civil aviation can be found in the following document: Philippines Aviation Additional Information
Key airport information may also be found at:Worldaerodata on the Philippines
Based on the below inserted General Provisions (D.O. 99E-02 and D.O.98-1178) the payment of fees and charges applicable to aircraft on international, domestic and general aviation operations flying into and out of the airports in the Republic of the Philippines, and aircraft overflying the Manila Flight Information Region without landing at any airport in the Republic of the Philippines for the use of air navigation facilities provided at those airports and / or associated en-route point shall not apply unless otherwise specifically provided.
Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges for Air Navigation Facilities
Applicability
The fees and charges prescribed herein shall apply for the use of the alternate international airports such as Zamboanga, Davao, Puerto Princesa, Laoag and National Airports, their facilities, services, utilities and properties under the management control of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.
The fees and charges herein prescribed shall be applied as follows:
1. Landing for Domestic Flight Operation at national airports other than alternate international airports.
2. Other Fees / Charges
Effects on existing contract
The fees and charges prescribed herein shall not affect contract, leases or concession permits executed or approved prior to the effectivity of this Department Order, except when otherwise provided in said contract, leases or permits.
Exemptions
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the fees and charges provided herein shall not apply to the following:
Reductions
Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, aircraft operating under the following categories shall be charged fifty percent (50%) of the prescribed rates;
Other Fees and Charges
The fees and charges prescribed herein shall not prejudice the right of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines to impose and collect such other reasonable charges as maybe determined by the Director General - CAAP for the use of such properties, facilities, utilities and services in national airports not covered herein.
Improvements on buildings, building spaces and areas
Physical improvements on all buildings, building spaces and areas, owned by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines may be undertaken by and at the expense of the tenants. However, no improvement may be commenced without prior approval of the plans by the Director General - CAAP, and whenever deemed necessary, a cash deposit shall be made in favour of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, which shall be equivalent to the cost of restoration of any portion of the property affected by such alteration or improvements.
Revised Schedule of Fees and Charges for Air Navigation Facilities
Applicability
The charges prescribed herein shall be applicable to aircraft on international, domestic and general aviation operations flying into and out of the airports in the Republic of the Philippines, and aircraft overflying the Manila Flight Information Region without landing at any Philippine airport, for the use of air navigation facilities provided at this airports and/or associated en-route points.
Exemptions
Unless otherwise specifically provided, the payment of fees and charges prescribed herein shall not apply to the following:
4.1 Philippines Government Contact List
For further information on the Roles and Services of the CAA of the Philippines, please refer to the following documents:
Philippines Aviation Additional Information
4.4 Philippines Airport Company Contact List
The following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before preposition of foreign registered aircraft:
Basic requirements:
International traffic
Overfly:
Entry/Exit:
Note: Only thru International Airports or non-International Airports with available CIQ services
Local (Philippine) Operations
After securing entry/exit permit:
Entry/Exit due medevac:
Note: Only thru International Airports or non-International Airports with available CIQ services
The basic requirements for these flights still apply, but some fees and charges are waived. If possible, clearance from the Department of Foreign Affairs may be obtained to confirm the purpose of the flight.