Responsible Authority
Aeronautical Information Services for the Syrian Arab Republic are provided by the AIS Division of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Damascus.
AIS Functions
- AIP Publication: The electronic Aeronautical Information Publication (eAIP) is maintained and published in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 and ICAO Doc 8126.
- NOTAM Service: NOTAMs of Series A are originated and distributed via the AFTN.
- AIP Amendments: See GEN 0.1 for the regular amendment interval and GEN 0.2 for the record of issued amendments.
- AIP Supplements: Issued for temporary changes of long duration or containing extensive text/graphics.
- Pre-Flight Information Bulletin (PIB): Available at AIS offices at OSDI, OSAP, OSLK.
- Aeronautical Information Circulars (AIC): Published as required for advisory information.
AIS Contact
| Service | Contact |
|---|---|
| AIS Main Office | Damascus International Airport (OSDI) |
| AFTN Address | OSDIZPZX |
| Operating Hours | H24 |
Pre-flight Briefing and Information Services
| Service | Detail | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-flight Information Bulletin (PIB) | Compiled from valid NOTAMs for departure, destination, and alternate aerodromes | Available at AIS/ARO offices |
| Flight briefing | aeronautical briefing provided at AIS offices | H24 at OSDI aerodrome |
| AIP Amendment Service | Regular amendments | See GEN 0.1 and GEN 0.2. |
| NOTAM Distribution | International NOTAM distributed via AFTN; domestic NOTAM via AIS office | H24 |
Aeronautical information products and AIRAC
The AIP contains permanent and long-duration temporary information essential to air navigation. Amendments incorporate permanent changes. Supplements contain temporary changes of three months or longer, or shorter changes requiring extensive text or graphics. AICs provide technical, legislative or administrative advice. Applicable checklists identify publications and NOTAMs in force.
Operationally significant AIRAC changes use internationally agreed effective dates at 28-day intervals. Information is to reach users at least 28 days beforehand; 56 days is recommended for major changes where practicable. AIRAC is distinct from the regular amendment interval in GEN 0.1. Publication and effective dates appear in GEN 0.2 and the applicable issued product.