AIP MACAO GEN 0.

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PART 1 — GENERAL (GEN)

GEN 0.

GEN 0.1 PREFACE

1. Name of the publishing authority

The AIP Macao is published by the Civil Aviation Authority.
2. Applicable ICAO documents
The AIP Macao is prepared in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices
(SARPs) of Annex 15 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the
Aeronautical Information Services Manual (ICAO Doc 8126). Charts contained in the AIP
are produced in accordance with Annex 4 to the Convention on International Civil
Aviation and the Aeronautical Chart Manual (ICAO 8697). Differences from ICAO
Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures are given in subsection GEN 1.7.
3. The AIP structure and established regular amendment interval.
3.1. The AIP structure
The AIP forms part of the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package, details of which
are given in subsection GEN 3.1.
The AIP is made up of three Parts, General (GEN), En-route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD),
each divided into sections and subsections as applicable, containing various types of
information subjects.
3.1.1. Part 1 — General (GEN)
Part 1 consists of five sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
GEN 0. — Preface; Record of AIP Amendments; Record of AIP Supplements; Checklist
of AIP pages; List of hand amendments to the AIP; and the Table of Contents to
Part 1.
GEN 1. Territorial regulations and requirements — Designated authorities; Entry, transit
and departure of aircraft; Entry, transit and departure of passengers and crew;
Entry, transit and departure of cargo; Aircraft instruments, equipment and flight
documents; agreements / conventions; and Differences from ICAO Standards,
Recommended Practices and Procedures.
GEN 2. Tables and codes — Measuring system, aircraft marking, holidays; Abbreviations
used in AIS publications; Chart symbols; Location indicators; List of radio
navigation aids; Conversion tables; and Sunrise/Sunset tables.

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GEN 3. Services — Aeronautical Information Services; Aeronautical Charts; Air Traffic
Services; Communication Services; Meteorological Services; and Search and
Rescue.
GEN 4. Charges for aerodromes / heliport and air navigation services — Aerodrome /
heliport charges; and Air Navigation services charges.
3.1.2. Part 2 — En-route (ENR)
Part 2 consists of seven sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
ENR 0. — Table of Contents to Part 2.
ENR 1. General Rules and Procedures — General rules; Visual flight rules; Instrument
flight rules; ATS airspace classification-, Holding, approach and departure
procedures; Radar services and procedures; Altimeter setting procedures; Regional
supplementary procedures; Air traffic flow management; Flight planning;
Addressing of flight plan messages; Interception of civil aircraft; Unlawful
interference; Air traffic incidents.
ENR 2. Air Traffic Services Airspace — Detailed description of Flight information
regions (FIR), Terminal control areas (TMA); and other regulated airspace.
ENR 3. ATS Routes — Detailed description of ATS routes; Area navigation routes;
Helicopter routes; Other routes; and En-route holding.
Note : other types of routes which are specified in connection with procedures for traffic
to and from aerodromes/heliports are described in the relevant sections and
subsections of Part 3 - Aerodromes.
ENR 4. Radio Navigation Aids/Systems — Radio navigation aids-en-route; Special
navigation systems; Name-code designators for significant points; and
Aeronautical ground lights - en-route.
ENR 5. Navigation Warnings — Prohibited, restricted and danger areas; Military exercise
and training areas; Other activities of a dangerous nature; Air navigation obstacles
- en-route; Aerial sporting and recreational activities; and Bird migration and areas
with sensitive fauna.
ENR 6. En-route charts.
3.1.3. Part 3 — Aerodrome (AD)
Part 3 consists of four sections containing information as briefly described hereafter.
AD 0. — Table of Contents to Part 3.
AD 1. Aerodromes/Heliports — Introduction - Aerodrome/heliport availability; Rescue
and fire fighting services and snow plan; Index to aerodromes and heliports; and
Grouping of aerodromes/heliports.
AD 2. Aerodromes — Detailed information about aerodromes, listed under 24
subsections.
AD 3. Heliports — Detailed information about heliports (not located at aerodromes).

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3.2. Regular amendment interval
Regular amendments to the AIP will be issued once every 28 days. The publication dates
will be on each of the AIRAC publication dates.
4. Service to contact in case of detected AIP error or omissions
In the compilation of the AIP, care has been taken to ensure that the information contained
therein is accurate and complete. Any errors and omissions which may nevertheless be
detected, as well as any correspondence concerning the Integrated Aeronautical Package,
should be referred to:
Director of Airport Infrastructure & Air Navigation
Civil Aviation Authority

Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342

Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYAYI
Telephone Number: (853) 2851 1213
Fax Number: (853) 2833 8089

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GEN 0.4 CHECKLIST OF AIP PAGES

PART 1 - GENERAL (GEN) 2.1-2 27 MAR 08 4.2-1 02 JAN 97

2.2-1 02 JAN 97
GEN 0 2.2-2 02 JAN 97 PART 2 - EN-ROUTE (ENR)
0.1-1 01 FEB 07 2.2-3 02 JAN 97
0.1-2 01 FEB 07 2.2-4 02 JAN 97 ENR 0
0.1-3 01 FEB 07 2.2-5 02 JAN 97 0.6-1 02 JAN 97
0.2-1 11 JUN 15 2.2-6 02 JAN 97 0.6-2 02 JAN 97
0.3-1 02 JAN 97 2.2-7 02 JAN 97
0.4-1 23 APR 20 2.2-8 02 JAN 97 ENR 1
0.4-2 23 APR 20 2.2-9 26 APR 18 1.1-1 01 FEB 07
0.5-1 02 JAN 97 2.3-1 30 JUL 98 1.1-2 01 FEB 07
0.6-1 05 APR 01 2.4-1 25 JUL 02 1.2-1 01 FEB 07
0.6-2 05 APR 01 2.5-1 20 FEB 14 1.2-2 04 JAN 18
0.6-3 02 JAN 97 2.6-1 02 JAN 97 1.3-1 01 FEB 07
2.6-2 02 JAN 97 1.4-1 05 APR 01
GEN 1 2.7-1 30 JUL 98 1.5-1 24 JUN 04
1.1-1 20 FEB 14 2.7-2 02 JAN 97 1.5-2 24 JUN 04
1.1-2 20 FEB 14 1.5-3 24 JUN 04
1.1-3 26 APR 18 GEN 3 1.6-1 11 AUG 11
1.2-1 26 APR 18 3.1-1 26 APR 18 1.7-1 10 FEB 00
1.2-2 24 NOV 16 3.1-2 01 FEB 07 1.7-2 30 JUL 98
1.2-3 24 NOV 16 3.1-3 01 FEB 07 1.8-1 02 JAN 97
1.2-4 24 NOV 16 3.1-4 23 APR 20 1.9-1 02 JAN 97
1.2-5 24 NOV 16 3.1-5 23 MAY 19 1.10-1 23 APR 20
1.2-6 24 NOV 16 3.1-6 16 JUL 09 1.11-1 23 APR 20
1.3-1 24 NOV 16 3.1-7 23 APR 20 1.12-1 02 JAN 97
1.3-2 24 NOV 16 3.2-1 01 FEB 07 1.13-1 12 JUL 12
1.3-3 24 NOV 16 3.2-2 01 FEB 07 1.14-1 01 FEB 07
1.3-4 24 NOV 16 3.2-3 20 MAR 14 1.14-2 01 FEB 07
1.3-5 24 NOV 16 3.3-1 11 AUG 11 1.14-3 01 FEB 07
1.3-6 24 NOV 16 3.3-2 26 APR 18 1.14-4 01 FEB 07
1.3-7 24 NOV 16 3.4-1 26 APR 18 1.14-5 01 FEB 07
1.3-8 24 NOV 16 3.4-2 11 AUG 11 1.14-7 17 APR 14
1.3-9 20 FEB 14 3.4-3 12 JUL 12 1.14-8 17 APR 14
1.3-10 20 FEB 14 3.4-4 12 JUL 12 1.14-9 17 APR 14
1.4-1 24 NOV 16 3.4-5 10 FEB 00 1.14-10 17 APR 14
1.4-2 24 NOV 16 3.4-6 02 JAN 97 1.14-11 17 APR 14
1.5-1 23 APR 20 3.5-1 20 FEB 14
1.6-1 24 NOV 16 3.5-2 20 MAR 14 ENR 2
1.6-2 23 MAY 19 3.5-3 20 FEB 14 2.1-1 25 FEB 10
1.6-3 23 MAY 17 3.5-4 20 MAR 14 2.2-1 02 JAN 97
1.6-4 23 MAY 19 3.5-5 23 NOV 17
1.6-5 23 APR 20 3.5-6 23 NOV 17 ENR 3
1.6-6 23 APR 20 3.5-7 23 NOV 17 3.1-1 02 JAN 97
1.6-7 23 MAY 19 3.6-1 11 JUN 15 3.2-1 02 JAN 97
1.6-8 23 MAY 19 3.6-2 11 JUN 15 3.3-1 02 JAN 97
1.7-1 23 MAY 17 3.6-3 11 JUN 15 3.4-1 14 JUL 11
1.7-2 23 APR 20 3.6-5 10 FEB 00 3.4-2 14 JUL 11
1.7-3 23 APR 20 3.4-2A 14 JUL 11
1.7-4 23 APR 20 GEN 4 3.4-3 05 APR 01
1.7-5 23 MAY 19 4.1-1 01 FEB 07 3.4-3A 01 FEB 07
4.1-2 01 FEB 07 3.4-4 04 JAN 18
GEN 2 4.1-3 18 APR 13 3.4-5 04 JAN 18
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3.6-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 17 02 MAR 17 2 - VMMC - 64 F 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 18 02 MAR 17 2 - VMMC - 64 G 24 MAY 18
ENR 4 2 - VMMC - 19 02 MAR 17 2 - VMMC - 64 H 19 SEP 13
4.1-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 20 18 APR 13 2 - VMMC - 65 24 MAY 18
4.2-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 21 18 APR 13 2 - VMMC - 65 A 04 JAN 18
4.3-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 22 18 APR 13 2 - VMMC - 65 B 04 JAN 18
4.4-1 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 23 18 APR 13 2 - VMMC - 66 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 24 28 MAR 19 2 - VMMC - 66 A 04 JAN 18
ENR 5 2 - VMMC - 25 17 APR 14 2 - VMMC - 66 B 04 JAN 18
5.1-1 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 26 20 MAR 14 2 - VMMC - 66 C 24 MAY 18
5.2-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 27 18 APR 13 2 - VMMC - 66 D 24 MAY 18
5.3-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 50 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 67 24 MAY 18
5.4-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 51 03 MAY 01 2 - VMMC - 68 04 JAN 18
5.5-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 52 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 68 A 04 JAN 18
5.6-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 53 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 68 B 24 MAY 18
2 - VMMC - 54 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 68 C 24 MAY 18
ENR 6 2 - VMMC - 55 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 68 D 04 JAN 18
6-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 56 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 68 E 24 MAY 18
2 - VMMC - 57 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 69 24 MAY 18
PART 3 - AERODROMES 2 - VMMC - 57 A 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 69 A 23 MAY 19
(AD) 2 - VMMC - 57 B 28 MAR 19 2 - VMMC - 69 B 23 APR 20
2 - VMMC - 57C 28 MAR 19 2 - VMMC - 69 C 04 JAN 18
AD 0 2 - VMMC - 58 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 69 D 23 MAY 19
0.6-1 20 MAR 14 2 - VMMC - 59 24 MAY 18 2 - VMMC - 69 E 04 JAN 18
0.6-2 20 MAR 14 2 - VMMC - 60 23 APR 20 2 - VMMC - 70 23 MAY 19
0.6-3 20 MAR 14 2 - VMMC - 60 A 24 MAY 18 2 - VMMC - 71 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 60 B 23 APR 20 2 - VMMC - 71 A 04 JAN 18
AD 1 2 - VMMC - 60 C 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 71 B 23 MAY 19
1.1-1 15 JUL 10 2 - VMMC - 60 D 23 APR 20 2 - VMMC - 71 C 23 MAY 19
1.1-2 11 AUG 11 2 - VMMC - 60 E 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 71 D 04 JAN 18
1.1-3 26 APR 18 2 - VMMC - 60 F 20 FEB 14 2 - VMMC - 71 E 04 JAN 18
1.2-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 61 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 71 F 23 MAY 19
1.3-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 62 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 71 G 23 MAY 19
1.4-1 02 JAN 97 2 - VMMC - 62 A 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 72 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 62 B 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 73 04 JAN 18
AD 2 2 - VMMC - 62 C 23 APR 20 2 - VMMC - 74 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 1 26 APR 18 2 - VMMC - 62 D 23 APR 20
2 - VMMC - 2 23 MAY 17 2 - VMMC - 62 E 23 APR 20 AD 3
2 - VMMC - 3 11 AUG 11 2 - VMMC - 62 F 04 JAN 18 3-1 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 4 01 FEB 07 2 - VMMC - 62 G 23 MAY 19 3-2 24 NOV 16
2 - VMMC - 5 20 MAR 14 2 - VMMC - 62 H 04 JAN 18 3-3 24 NOV 16
2 - VMMC - 6 24 MAY 18 2 - VMMC - 62 I 24 MAY 18 3-4 24 NOV 16
2 - VMMC - 7 24 MAY 18 2 - VMMC - 62 J 04 JAN 18 3-5 24 NOV 16
2 - VMMC - 8 24 MAY 18 2 - VMMC - 63 04 JAN 18 3-6 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 9 04 JAN 18 2 - VMMC - 63 A 04 JAN 18 3-7 24 NOV 16
2 - VMMC - 10 01 FEB 07 2 - VMMC - 63 B 24 MAY 18 3-8 24 NOV 16
2 - VMMC - 11 01 FEB 07 2 - VMMC - 64 23 MAY 19 3-9 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 12 01 FEB 07 2 - VMMC - 64 A 23 MAY 19
2 - VMMC - 13 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 64 B 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 14 02 MAR 17 2 - VMMC - 64 C 04 JAN 18
2 - VMMC - 15 02 MAR 17 2 - VMMC - 64 D 20 FEB 14
2 - VMMC - 16 23 MAY 19 2 - VMMC - 64 E 24 MAY 18

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GEN 0.6 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO PART 1

Page
GEN 1 NATIONAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
GEN 1.1 Designated authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.1 - 1
GEN 1.2 Entry, transit and departure of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.2 - 1
GEN 1.3 Entry, transit and departure of passengers and crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.3 - 1
GEN 1.4 Entry, transit and departure of cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.4 - 1
GEN 1.5 Aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.5 - 1
GEN 1.6 Summary of Macau Special Administrative Region laws, regulations
and international agreements / conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.6 - 1
GEN 1.7 Differences from ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices
and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 1.7 - 1

GEN 2 TABLES AND CODES

GEN 2.1 Measuring system, aircraft markings, holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.1 - 1
GEN 2.1.1 Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.1 - 1
GEN 2.1.2 Time system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.1 - 1
GEN 2.1.3 Geodetic reference datum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.1 - 2
GEN 2.1.4 Aircraft markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.1 - 2
GEN 2.1.5 Public holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.1 - 3
GEN 2.2 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.2 - 1
GEN 2.3 Chart symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.3 - 1
GEN 2.4 Location indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.4 - 1
GEN 2.5 List of radio navigation aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.5 - 1
GEN 2.6 Conversion tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.6 - 1
GEN 2.7 Sunrise/Sunset tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 2.7 - 1

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GEN 3 SERVICES
GEN 3.1 Aeronautical Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.1 - 1
GEN 3.1.1 Responsible service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.1 - 1
GEN 3.1.2 Area of responsibility of AIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.1 - 1
GEN 3.1.3 Aeronautical publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.1 - 1
GEN 3.1.4 AIRAC system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.1 - 6
GEN 3.1.5 Pre-flight information service at aerodrome . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.1 - 6
GEN 3.2 Aeronautical charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 1
GEN 3.2.1 Responsible services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 1
GEN 3.2.2 Maintenance of charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 1
GEN 3.2.3 Purchase arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 1
GEN 3.2.4 Aeronautical chart series available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 1
GEN 3.2.5 List of aeronautical charts available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 3
GEN 3.2.6 Index to world aeronautical chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 3
GEN 3.2.7 Topographical charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 3
GEN 3.2.8 Corrects to charts not contained in AIP . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.2 - 3
GEN 3.3 Air traffic services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 1
GEN 3.3.1 Responsible service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 1
GEN 3.3.2 Area of responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 1
GEN 3.3.3 Types of services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 1
GEN 3.3.4 Co-ordination between the operator and ATS . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 2
GEN 3.3.5 Minimum flight altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 2
GEN 3.3.6 ATS Unit address list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.3 - 2
GEN 3.4 Communication services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.4 - 1
GEN 3.4.1 Responsible service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.4 - 1
GEN 3.4.2 Area of responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.4 - 1
GEN 3.4.3 Types of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.4 - 2
GEN 3.4.4 Requirements and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.4 - 2
GEN 3.5 Meteorological services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 1
GEN 3.5.1 Responsible meteorological offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 1
GEN 3.5.2 Area of responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 1
GEN 3.5.3 Meteorological observations and reports . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 2
GEN 3.5.4 Types of services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 3
GEN 3.5.5 Notification required from operators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 3
GEN 3.5.6 Aircraft reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 3
GEN 3.5.7 VOLMET service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 4
GEN 3.5.8 SIGMET service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 4
GEN 3.5.9 Other automated meteorological services . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.5 - 4
GEN 3.5.10 Tropical cyclone and strong monsoon winds and local
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GEN 3.6 Search and rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 1
GEN 3.6.1 Responsible service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 1
GEN 3.6.2 Area of responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 1
GEN 3.6.3 Types of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 1
GEN 3.6.4 SAR agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 3
GEN 3.6.5 Conditions of availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 3
GEN 3.6.6 Procedures and signals used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 3.6 - 3
GEN 4. CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND
AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 4 - 1
GEN 4.1 Aerodrome charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 4.1 - 1
GEN 4.2 Air navigation services charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GEN 4.2 - 1

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GEN 1. TERRITORIAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

GEN 1.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITY

1. Civil Aviation
Designated Authority: Civil Aviation Authority
Postal Address: Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342
Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYAYX
Telephone Number: (853) 2851 1213
Fax Number: (853) 2833 8089
Emergency Phone Number: (853) 6232 2999
E-mail: aacm@aacm.gov.mo
Homepage: www.aacm.gov.mo

2. Meteorology
2.1. The Meteorological Authority in Macao is conferred to “Direcção dos Serviços
Meteorológicos e Geofisicos (SMG)”.
Designated Authority: Direcção dos Serviços Meteorológicos e Geofisicos
Postal Address: Caixa Postal 93
Rampa de Observatório
Taipa Grande, Taipa
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYMYA
Telephone Number: (853) 8898 6214, 88986290
Fax Number: (853) 2885 0557
Email: meteo@smg.gov.mo
Homepage: www.smg.gov.mo
2.2. The Meteorological Service for civil aviation are provided by Airport Meteorological
Office, a division of SMG, located at the Terminal Building of Macau International Airport.
Postal Address: Centro Meteorológico para a Aeronautica
Room 3016, Terminal Building
Macau International Airport
PAC ON, Taipa
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYMYX

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Telephone Number: (853) 2886 1111 EXT 2508,
(853) 2886 2203 (duty forecaster)
Fax Number: (853) 2886 0017

3. Customs
Designated Authority: Serviços de Alfândega
Postal Address: Rua de S. Tiago da Barra Doca D. Carlos I. SW
Macao, China
Telephone Number: (853) 2855 9944
Fax Number: (853) 2837 1136
E-mail: info@customs.gov.mo
Homepage: www.customs.gov.mo

4. Immigration
Designated Authority: Serviço de Migração de Macao
Postal Address: Edf. do Serviço de Migração Travessa Um do Cais de Pac On,
Macao, China
Telephone Number: (853) 2872 5488
Fax Number: (853) 8897 0300
E-mail: sminfo@fsm.gov.mo
Homepage: www.fsm.gov.mo

5. Health
Designated Authority: Serviços de Saúde
Postal Address: Estrada do Visconde de S. Januário
Centro Hospitalar Conde São Januário
Macao, China
Telephone Number: (853) 2831 3731
Fax Number: (853) 2871 3105
E-mail: info@ssm.gov.mo
Homepage: www.ssm.gov.mo

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6. Airport Charges
Designated Authority: Airport Director of the Macau International Airport
CAM - Macau International Airport Co. Ltd., Airport
Operations Department
Postal Address: Macau International Airport
Taipa
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYDYA
Telephone Number: (853) 2886 1111
Fax Number: (853) 2886 2222
Email: airportdirector@aod.macau-airport.com

7. Agricultural Quarantine
Designated Authority: Instituto para os Assuntos Cívicos e Municipais
Serviços de Inspecção e Sanidade
Postal address: Av. Almeida Ribeiro, No. 163
Macao, China
Telephone Number: (853) 2851 5952
Fax Number: (853) 2851 9303
Email: webmaster@iacm.gov.mo
Homepage: www.iacm.gov.mo

8. Aircraft Accidents Investigation

Designated Authority: President of Civil Aviation Authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Postal address: Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342
Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYAYA
Telephone Number: (853) 2851 1213
Fax Number: (853) 2833 8089
Emergency Phone Number: (853) 6232 2999
E-mail: aacm@aacm.gov.mo
Homepage: www.aacm.gov.mo

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GEN 1.2 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF AIRCRAFT

1. General

1.1 All flights to or from Macao and through Macao Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) shall
comply with the requirements of any law or instruction having the force of law, for the time
being in force, relating to air navigation and air transport.

1.2 Operators and their handling agents should direct all applications for operating permit
concerning the operation of scheduled and non-scheduled (including general aviation)
flights to and from Macao, including additional flights and schedule changes, to the Civil
Aviation Authority via the online Flight Application System. Paper application may be
accepted if the applicant does not have internet access.

Online Application - Registered airlines, air operators or handling agents can submit flight
applications and related supporting documents via the Flight Application System. New users
can apply for a user account at:

https://fltapp.aacm.gov.mo/login

Paper Application (By letter, fax or email)

Tel: 853-8796 4104 / 8796 4122 / 8796 4135 (Direct line)
853-2851 1213 (General line)
Fax: 853-8796 4115 (Direct line)
853-2833 8089 (General line)
E-mail: flightauthorization@aacm.gov.mo

1.3 Please note that enquiries and applications will be processed during normal office hours.

1.4 For time slots application, please file separately for approval by the Macao Airport Slots
Coordinator at:

CAM - Macau International Airport Co. Ltd.

Airport Operations Department
Email: mfmslot@aod.macau-airport.com
Fax number: 853-28861326
Tel number: 853-28861111 extension 2504 (office hour) or
853-88982501 (non-office hour)

1.5 It is the sole responsibility of the air operator/handling agent to secure the operating permit
and the slots clearance approval.

2. Compulsory third party insurance

2.1 In accordance with the Administrative Regulations No.11/2004 and No.19/2011, all civil
aircraft, whether operating commercial or non-revenue flights, are required to have a
Combined Single Limit (CSL) insurance meeting the following requirements:

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Group Classification Aircraft Maximum Combined Single Limit for Third Party
Take-off Weight as Stipulated in the Liability for any one accident / incident /
Manufacturer’s Airplane Flight Manual occurrence to be not less than MOP
1 2 000 kg or less 15 000 000
2 2 001 kg - 6 000 kg 45 000 000
3 6 001 kg - 25 000 kg 120 000 000
4 25 001 kg - 100 000 kg 500 000 000
5 100 001 kg and above 900 000 000

2.2 Any aircraft not complying with these insurance requirements will not be allowed to land or
take off in Macao. However, this does not apply to an aircraft in emergency.

2.3 Operators are reminded that documentary proof is required from the insurance company
concerned. It is incumbent on the operator/handling agent that material available to the Civil
Aviation Authority is current. Further, operators/handling agents are to provide evidence of
continued insurance cover prior to the expiry of the original policy.

2.4 The Administrative Regulations concerning liability insurance can be viewed online at:

http://bo.io.gov.mo/bo/i/2004/14/regadm11_cn.asp
http://bo.io.gov.mo/bo/i/2011/29/regadm19_cn.asp

3. Scheduled air services

3.1 General

3.1.1 The Macao aviation regulations require that scheduled air services to and from Macao by
foreign registered aircraft shall be operated under and in accordance with the provisions of
an operating permit which is granted by the President of the Civil Aviation Authority.

3.2 Application

3.2.1 An application for the operating permit must be submitted to the President of Civil Aviation
Authority at least 15 working days before the anticipated commencement date of the
scheduled air services.

3.2.2 The information and documents required for the application of an operating permit are
available online at:
http://www.aacm.gov.mo/verify.php?id=78&pageid=78
 
3.2.3 The application, together with the required documents, should be submitted via the online
Flight Application System at https://fltapp.aacm.gov.mo/login

3.2.4 After authorization being granted, operator should send the respective Flight Plans to Macao
Tower, Guangzhou ACC, Zhuhai APP and Hong Kong ACC.

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3.3 Summary of documents to be presented by aircraft captains or other authorised agents

3.3.1 It is necessary that the undermentioned main documents be submitted by Airline Operators
to cover entry and departure of their aircraft to and from Macao. Responsibility for their
correct presentation and submission is vested in the captain of the aircraft or handling agent.

3.3.2 Aircraft arrival documents

Required by Cargo Manifest Traffic Form Passenger Manifest Crew List

Customs Department 2 1 - -
Immigration Department - 1 1* 1
Airport Management - 1 - -
Total 2 3 1 1

* Passengers manifest is only mandatory when exiting special bound passengers to surface
whose destination is People’s Republic of China or Hong Kong. These passengers will be
controlled by Immigration and Customs only in the People’s Republic of China or Hong
Kong.
3.3.3 Aircraft departure documents

Required by Cargo Manifest Traffic Form Passenger Manifest Crew List

Customs Department 2 1 - -
Immigration Department - 1 - 1
Airport Management - 1 - -
Total 2 3 - 1
Note 1: Special bound passengers are those passengers arriving to Macao with
destination to People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong or departing originally
from People’s Republic of China or Hong Kong. Special bound passengers are
exempt on arrival of Customs and Immigration control in Macao SAR, being this
done on the boundary control of those destinations.
Note 2: In addition to the requirements listed in paragraphs 2.2.2 and 2.2.3, relevant
documents covering freight and unaccompanied baggage (e.g. Consular Invoices,
Licenses, Permits ...) must be submitted to the Customs Authorities for necessary
checking and clearance.
Remark: When this facilitation programme (Note 1 & 2) is available, an AIC will be issued.

4. Non - scheduled air services

4.1 General

4.1.1 Any person wishing to use an aircraft in Macao for the provision of non-scheduled air
services must obtain a permit from the President of the Civil Aviation Authority.

4.1.2 Prior approval from the President of the Civil Aviation Authority shall also be sought for
non-scheduled flights to or from Macao for reasons other than carriage of passengers, cargo
or mail for hire or reward (General Aviation).

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4.1.3 Operators who propose to operate series of non-scheduled flights are advised to discuss their
proposals with the Civil Aviation Authority well in advance of the flights taking place to
secure approval in principle.

4.2 Application

4.2.1 An application for the permit must be submitted to the President of Civil Aviation Authority
at least 3 working days before the anticipated operation date of the non-scheduled air
services.

4.2.2 The information and documents required for the application of a permit for non-scheduled
air services are available online at
http://www.aacm.gov.mo/verify.php?id=79&pageid=79 

4.2.3 The application, together with the required documents, should be submitted via the online
Flight Application System at https://fltapp.aacm.gov.mo/login 

4.2.4 Applications for non-scheduled air services for the carriage of both passengers and cargo
will not normally be considered.

4.2.5 The period of non-scheduled air services permit will not exceed one month normally.

4.2.6 After authorisation being granted, the operators/handling agents shall send the respective
Flight Plan to Macao Tower, Guangzhou ACC, Zhuhai APP and Hong Kong ACC.

4.3 Conditions governing the operation of non-scheduled air services

4.3.1 In conformity with Article 5 of the Chicago Convention and Portaria No. 232/95/M,
applications for non-scheduled air services for the carriage of passengers or cargo will
normally be approved if the President of Civil Aviation Authority is satisfied that
corresponding scheduled services cannot satisfy a genuine demand by providing the service
or capacity required, that such non-scheduled services do not affect the development of
scheduled services and in the case of applications made by airlines based outside Macao,
that the government of the country in which the airline is based would be granted no less
favourable treatment to Macao based airline making a similar application.

4.3.2 Permits for non-scheduled services are granted on condition that the holder does not
advertise such services for sale direct to general public.

4.3.3 Permits may contain such conditions as the President of Civil Aviation Authority thinks fit
having regard to the nature and circumstances of the applications.

4.4 Documentary requirements for clearance of aircraft

The requirements are the same as for scheduled flights.

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5. Use of leased aircraft

In cases where the applicant intends to use aircraft of another state of registry or of another
operator, whether under wet or dry lease arrangements, the following additional
requirements will apply:

(a) The applicant shall produce a copy of the aircraft lease agreement, or evidence that:

1) such leasing arrangements would not be equivalent to allowing the lessor airline
access to traffic rights not otherwise available to that airline, and

2) the financial benefit to be obtained by the lessor airline would not be related to the
profit or loss of the operation of the proposed flight.

(b) The President of Civil Aviation Authority must be satisfied with the arrangements
made for the allocation between the aeronautical authorities concerned of the
responsibilities under ICAO Annex 6 and the continuing airworthiness of the aircraft.

6. Production of documents for inspection

The captain or pilot in command of an aircraft shall, within a reasonable time after being
requested to do so by an authorised person, produce to that person any of the following
documents:

(a) the certificates of registration and airworthiness in force in respect of the aircraft ;
(b) the licenses of its flight crew ;
(c) such other documents as the aircraft is required by Airport Authority, like journey
log book, for instance.

7. Special procedures for general aviation aircraft

7.1 General aviation aircraft including private aircraft, regardless of weight category, must meet
specific requirements for the carriage of radio/navigation aids and fuel. (See GEN 1.5-1).

7.2 All operators of private aircraft operating international flights to or from Macau
International Airport, shall employ the services of a recognised ground handling agent and
shall conform with the following procedures :

7.2.1 Departing flights

(a) The pilots, any crew members and all passengers are required to pass through the normal
Migration and Security Departure channels in the Passenger Terminal Building and be
transported to the aircraft by the ground handling agent.

(b) The pilot is required to be in possession of a valid aircrew license issued in accordance
with the appropriate conventions and any other travel documents required by the Migration
Department.

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7.2.2 Arriving flights

a) After landing, the aircraft shall be taxied to position as directed by Air Traffic Control,
where it will be met by the Migration and Customs Services

b) The Pilots, crew members and all passengers shall be transported by the ground handling
agent to the Passenger Terminal Building for Customs, Migration and Quarantine
clearance.

c) Due to general Aviation stands configuration (compulsory push back) crews may be
requested to carry the tow bar adapted to the type of their aircraft.

7.3 Besides Macau Tower, flight plan shall be sent to Guangzhou ACC, Zhuhai APP and Hong
Kong ACC

8. Requests for use of Macau International Airport as alternate or diversion

8.1 Application to use Macao as an alternate or diversion airport shall be sent to Civil Aviation
Authority via the online Flight Application System or by paper if the applicant does not have
internet access.

8.2 After approved, the operator shall inform, Guangzhou ACC, Zhuhai APP and Hong Kong
ACC.

9. Health requirements
9.1 Strict compliance with the provisions of the International Health Regulations of the World
Health Organisation is maintained.

9.2 Disinsection of an aircraft, when required, should be carried out using methods approved by
the World Health Organisation.

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GEN 1.3 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF PASSENGERS AND CREW

1. Customs requirements
1.1. Customs formalities are conducted in conformity with standard international procedure,
and as far as possible, in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices laid
down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Annex 9). The Airport Customs
Staff are under the jurisdiction of Macao Customs Services and they are responsible for the
enforcement of various legislations of Macao affecting importation and exportation of
goods.
1.2. Arrival / Departure Declaration
1.2.1. A passenger, who fails to declare or makes a false or incomplete declaration to a Customs
officer; or imports without license commodities subject to prior authorization regime; or
imports/exports commodities infringing intellectual property rights is liable to prosecution
and related commodities will be confiscated.
1.2.2. Arrival Declaration
A person entering Macao shall declare to Customs any of the following
situations:
- Any quantities of merchandise for commercial purpose with a value exceeding
MOP5,000.00;
- Commodities subject to prior authorization regime (Table B of Chief Executive
Order No. 255/2016);
- Commodities subject to sanitary quarantine;
- Dutiable commodities.
- Import/Export of goods subject to prior authorization regime. (Such as CFC or
endangered species of wild fauna and flora)
1.2.3. Departure Declaration
A person leaving Macao shall declare to Customs any of the following
situations:
- Any quantities of merchandise for commercial purpose with a value exceeding
MOP5,000.00;
- Commodities subject to prior authorization regime (Table A of Chief Executive
Order No. 255/2016).
- Import/Export of goods subject to prior authorization regime. (Such as CFC or
endangered species of wild fauna and flora)
1.3. Commodities for Individual's Own Use or Consumption
1.3.1. An incoming passenger is allowed to bring in without declaration the following quantities
of commodities for his own use or consumption as listed in Annex 1 of Chief Executive
Order No. 255/2016:
1.3.2. Each day a person is allowed to bring in the following amount of commodities (Please
refer to Annex 1 of Chief Executive Order No. 255/2016 for specific guidance):

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- Dairy products; bird's eggs (fresh one excluded); natural honey; live plants;
spawn; bulbs; edible tubers; edible fruits; seeds; sugar cane; ice-cream and
edible ice; dog or cat food; animal or vegetable fertilizers; insecticides,
herbicides, disinfectants and similar products; etc.
(0.5kg of insecticides, herbicides, disinfectants and similar products are allowed
per day, others are 1kg each per day and total of not more than 5kg per day)
- 19 pieces of cigarettes or 1 piece of cigars (the weight of piece must not exceed
3 grams) or 25 grams of tobacco;
(total weight not exceeding 25 grams)
- 1 liter of beverages of alcoholic strength by volume exceeding 30%vol.
1.4. Residents benefit from the same allowances granted to tourists for articles of personal use
or which have been declared when leaving Macao
2. Immigration requirements
2.1. Non-residents of the Macao Special Administrative Region are required to possess a valid
passport and “entry permit” or “visa” for entry to Macao, except for people prescribed by
certain law, administrative regulation or international law document.
2.2. The Immigration Department of the Macao Special Administrative Region keeps a record
of the entry and departure of non-local residents on computer, as well as on their passport,
travel document or other appropriate document, indicating the limit of stay granted in
accordance with Administrative Regulation No.5/2003.
2.3. Transfer and Transit
The transfer or transit of visitors who has no record made at any border and is not issued
any “entry permit” at the Macao International Airport, at any immigration checkpoint, or
during escort from one immigration checkpoint to another by the authorities is not
considered as entry to the Macao Special Administrative Region.
2.4. Documents for Entry to and Departure from Macao
The following non-residents are entitled to enter and depart from the Macao Special
Administrative Region if they possess the documents listed below:
1. A valid passport;
2. A One-way or Two-way Exit Permit or other travel documents issued by the
authorities of the People’s Republic of China;
3. A Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Re-entry Permit;
4. A Seaman’s Identity Book issued by countries having ratified in the International
Labour Organization Convention 108 of 13 May 1958;
5. A License or Crew Certificate (subject to travelling on duty only) issued under
Annex 1 and 9 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December
1944;
6. A travel document issued in accordance with Article 28 of the “Convention
Relating to the Status of Refugees” of 28 July 1951, which was amended in the
protocol of 31 January 1967;

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7. Other documents as prescribed by law or international treaties which are
applicable to the Macao Special Administrative Region;
8. Other valid travel documents;
9. Nationals or citizens of countries or territories which have reached an agreement
with the Macao SAR on passport-free entry to and departure from the Macao
Special Administrative Region.
Note:
(1) Holders of a valid “Non-Resident Worker’s Permit” or “Special Stay Permit” of
Macao are required to present the Permit as well when entering or departing from
Macao;
(2) Except for the holders of documents listed in Point 6, all other document holders
mentioned above in Paragraph 2.4 are admissible to the Macao Special Administrative
Region only on the condition that their document allows them to enter or re-enter any
country or region;
(3) “One-way Exit Permit” holders and individuals who possess a travel document valid
only for entering or returning to the Macao Special Administrative Region and
preliminarily have their permanent residence status verified or declare possession of
Residence Authorization are exempted from the requirement in (2);
(4) Under exceptional circumstances where proper reasons are given, other individuals
can also be exempted from the requirement in (2);
(5) In cases specified in (3) and (4), individuals who intend to enter the Macao Special
Administrative Region are required to possess prior permit or authorization granted
for the purpose of entering the SAR, but One-way Exit Permit holders are not included.
2.5. Entry Requirements
2.5.1. The validity of the passport or travel document and entry or re-entry permit of other
countries (or regions) upon the arrival of the visitor should meet the requirement stated in
Term 1, Article 9 of Law No.5/2003 (i.e. The maximum limit of stay in the Macao Special
Administrative Region granted to all individuals is restricted to 30 days before the expiry
date of their passport or travel document and their entry or re-entry permit);
Note: The above requirement is not applicable to mainland residents who possess permits
issued by the authorities of the People’s Republic of China, and exceptionally not
applicable to individuals who intend to stay temporarily in Macao for proceeding to
another destination and guarantee to have the authorization to enter or re-enter any
country or region.
2.5.2. "Two-way Exit Permit" holders are required to possess a valid "exit endorsement";
2.5.3. Visitors are required to possess a valid onward or return ticket unless they can prove that
they reside on the Mainland of China or in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The exemption is not applicable to Chinese passport or Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region passport holders who transit Macao to a third country or region;
2.5.4. Visitors are required to prove that they possess the vital resources of a minimum of
MOP5000 for their expected period of stay in Macao;
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i. Apply for an “Entry Permit” (aka “Visa-upon-arrival”) at any of the border
checkpoints of the Immigration Department of the Public Security Police upon arrival
at Macao, Note: Not applicable to Bangladeshi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Pakistani, Sri
Lankan and Vietnamese starting from 1 July 2010; or
ii. Apply, by a representative, to the Immigration Department in advance for
“Authorization to Enter and Stay”, Note: Refer to the "Authorization to Enter and
Stay" Section for details; or
iii. Apply for a “visa” of the Macao Special Administrative Region in advance through a
Chinese embassy or consulate (visa sample).
2.5.6. Application for an “Entry Permit” (aka “Visa-upon-arrival”)
1) Individuals who intend to enter the Macao Special Administrative Region but have not
applied in advance to any Chinese embassy, consulate or diplomatic mission for a
“visa” or the Macao Immigration Department for “Authorization to Enter and Stay”
can apply for an “Entry Permit” (aka “Visa-upon-arrival”) at the “Visa Room” of the
border checkpoint when arriving at Macao. They will be granted “Authorization to
Stay” for a maximum of 30 days once the application is approved.
2) Fees

Type Fee

Individual MOP100

Family Passport MOP200

Children under the age of 12 MOP50

Groups comprised of at least 10 people organized by a MOP50 per head

single travel manager and presenting a collective travel
document

3) Individuals who have paid the fee for an “Entry Permit” can enjoy multiple entries
within the limit of stay granted (a maximum of 30 days) without making further
payments.
2.6. “Visa” and “Entry Permit” Exemption
2.6.1. Nationals of the following countries are exempted in accordance with the written instruction of the Chief
Executive:

Albania India Norway

Andorra Indonesia Philippines

Australia Ireland Poland

Austria Israel Portugal

Belgium Italy Romania

Bosnia and Herzegovina Japan Russia

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Brazil Kingdom of Morocco Samoa

Brunei Kiribati San Marino

Bulgaria Latvia Serbia

Canada Lebanon Seychelles

Cape Verde Liechtenstein Singapore

Chile Lithuania Slovakia

Croatia Luxembourg Slovenia

Cyprus Macedonia South Africa

Czech Malaysia South Korea

Denmark Mali Spain

Dominica Malta Sweden

Egypt Mauritius Switzerland

Estonia Mexico Tanzania

Finland Moldova Thailand

France Monaco Turkey

Germany Mongolia U.S.A.

Greece Montenegro United Kingdom

Grenada Namibia Uruguay

Hungary Netherlands

Iceland New Zealand

2.6.2. Individuals specified in international treaties;

2.6.3. Holders of a “One-way Exit Permit”, “Two-way Exit Permit”, passport or other travel document issued by
the authorities of the People’s Republic of China;
2.6.4. Holders of a Hong Kong Identity Card, Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Re-entry Permit;
2.6.5. Chinese in possession of a valid document for entering and departing from Macao;
2.6.6. Individuals in possession of a travel document valid only for entering or returning to the Macao Special
Administrative Region and preliminarily have their permanent residence status verified or declare possession
of Residence Authorization;
2.6.7. Holders of a Seaman’s Identity Book issued by countries having ratified in the International Labour
Organization Convention 108 of 13 May 1958;
2.6.8. Holders of a License or Crew Certificate (subject to travelling on duty only) issued under Annex 1 and 9 of
the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December 1944;
2.6.9. Nationals and residents of the countries and regions which have reached an agreement with the Macao
Special Administrative Region on passport-free entry to and departure from Macao;

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2.6.10. Holders of a diplomatic or consular identity card issued by the Macao or Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region Government;
2.6.11. Transit visitors who intend to enter the Macao Special Administrative Region for less than 48 hours for the
purpose of travelling onward to another destination via the Macao International Airport;
2.6.12. Holders of a diplomatic passport;
2.6.13. Holders of a “Laissez-Passer” issued by the United Nations, provided they are travelling on duty;
2.6.14. Non-Portuguese in possession of a travel document issued by the Portuguese authorities;
2.6.15. Holders of a valid “Non-resident Worker’s Permit” or “Special Stay Permit”;
2.6.16. Individuals entering Macao before the expiry date of the “Authorization to Stay (red stamp)” which is
granted while pending the “Non-Resident Worker’s Permit”;
2.6.17. Individuals entering Macao before the expiry date of the “Special Authorization to Stay” which is granted for
study purpose or to the reuniting family of a non-resident worker;
2.6.18. Individuals entering Macao not later than the designated reporting date indicated on the “receipt” of the
“Special Authorization to Stay” application or extension which is made for study purpose;
2.6.19. Individuals entering Macao before the expiry date of the “Extension of Stay” which is granted in accordance
with Articles 11 and 12 of Administrative Regulation No.5/2003;
2.6.20. Individuals who have proof of having been granted Residence Authorization of the Macao Special
Administrative Region;
2.6.21. Individuals entering Macao before the expiry date of the “Extended Authorization to Stay (black stamp)”
which is granted for the purpose of residence application;
2.6.22. Individuals granted “Visa” and “Entry Permit” exemption by the Chief Executive;
2.6.23. Under exceptional circumstances where proper reasons are given, individuals not meeting the legal
requirements for entry or stay but granted Authorization to Enter and Stay in the Macao Special
Administrative Region through the written instruction of the Chief Executive.
2.7. Limit of Stay Granted upon Arrival
2.7.1. General Regulation
2.7.1.1. The maximum limit of stay in the Macao Special Administrative Region is restricted to 30 days before the
expiry date of the passport or travel document and the entry or re-entry permit.
2.7.1.2. The above regulation is not applicable to mainland residents who possess permits issued by the authorities of
the People’s Republic of China, and exceptionally not applicable to individuals who intend to stay
temporarily in Macao for proceeding to another destination and guarantee to have be admissible or re-
admissible to any country or region.
2.7.2. Limit of Stay
2.7.2.1. Individuals who are not exempted from a “Visa” or “Entry Permit” will be granted Authorization to Stay for
a maximum of 30 days upon arrival with a “Visa”, “Entry Permit” or “Authorization to Enter and Stay”.
They can enjoy multiple entries within the 30 days without applying for another “Visa”, “Entry Permit” or
“Authorization to Enter and Stay”.
2.7.2.2. Individuals exempted from a “Visa” or “Entry Permit”:

Types of People Limit of Stay

1. Holders of a valid passport or travel document A maximum of 30 days

2. Holders of a passport issued by a European Union or Schengen A maximum of 90 days

Agreement member state (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,

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Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland)
Holders of a passport issued by Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Croatia, Dominica, Egypt,
Grenada, Japan, Macedonia, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova,
Mongolia, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Tanzania, Kingdom of
Morocco, Uruguay.

3. Holders of a passport issued by Brunei. A maximum of 14 days

4. Holders of a passport issued by Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon, New A maximum of 3 months

Zealand. or 90 days

5. British citizens holding a British passport A maximum of 6 months

6. Holders of a Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or a Re-entry A maximum of 1 year

Permit

7. Holders of a diplomatic passport, “Laissez Passer” issued by the No limit

United Nations, “diplomatic or consular identity card” issued by the
Macao Special Administrative Region

8. Holders of a Seaman’s Identity Book issued by countries having The period the ship is
ratified in the International Labour Organization Convention 108 of berthed at a harbour in
13 May 1958 Macao

9. Holders of a License or Crew Certificate issued under Annex 1 and 9 During the interval of
of the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December service of the flight
1944

10. Nationals and residents holding a passport issued by countries and Not longer than the
regions which have reached a mutual visa-free agreement with the period stated in the
Macao Special Administrative Region agreement

11. Holders of a “Two-way Exit Permit” issued by the authorities of the The period indicated in
People’s Republic of China with a valid “Exit Endorsement to the endorsement, but not
Macao” (1) more than 90 days

12. Mainlanders holding a “Permit for Travelling to and from Taiwan” A maximum of 7 days
with an “Exit Endorsement to Taiwan” (no matter traveling to
Taiwan via Macao or
returning to the mainland
via Macao)

13. Holders of a passport or travel document issued by the authorities of A maximum of 7 days
the People’s Republic of China (with a flight ticket to and entry visa (for transit)
of a third country or region)

14. Holders of a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport A maximum of 7 days
(with a flight ticket to and entry visa of a third country or region) (for transit)

15. Holders of a Macao “Non-resident Worker’s Permit” (2) Until the expiry date of
the Permit
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16. Individuals granted “Special Authorization to Stay” for study Until the expiry date of
purpose or as reuniting family of a non-resident worker the Authorization
(in accordance with Article 8 of Law No. 4/2003) (2) (with multiple entries)

17. Individuals granted Extension of Stay in accordance with Articles 11 Until the expiry date of
and 12 of Administrative Regulation No. 5/2003 (2) the extended
Authorization to Stay
(with multiple entries)

18. Holders of a “Special Stay Permit” (2) Until the expiry date of
the Permit
(with multiple entries)

19. Individuals granted "Special Authorization to Stay" in accordance Until the expiry date of
with Term 6, Article 8 of Law No. 4/2003 for the purpose of the extended
residence application. Authorization to Stay
(with multiple entries)

Note:
1. Holders of an endorsement with a comparatively longer limit of stay in Macao for
work or study purpose should go to the Immigration Department in person and apply
for an extension of stay before their endorsement expires if they intend to stay for
more than 90 days. They will be regarded as overstayers if they do not apply for an
extension while the “Authorization to Stay” granted upon arrival expires. In addition,
if they renew their endorsement and are granted a new endorsement during their
legal stay in Macao and before the expiry date of their current endorsement, they are
required to go to the Immigration Department to extend their “Authorization to
Stay” accordingly. Otherwise, they will also be regarded as overstayers.
2. In cases where the limit of stay granted upon re-entry extends beyond the expiry date
of the “Non-Resident Worker’s Permit”, “Special Stay Permit”, “Special
Authorization to Stay” or “Extension of Stay”, the Immigration Department will
make the following arrangements:
(1) For individuals who do not enjoy the exemption specified in VII and choose to
apply for an “Entry Permit”, they are required to pay the fee for the “Entry
Permit”. When their relevant document/Authorization to Stay expires, they
can then remain in Macao until the expiry date of the “Authorization to Stay”
which is granted to visitors upon their arrival;
(2) For individuals who choose not to apply for an “Entry Permit”, they can
remain in Macao until the expiry date of their “Non-Resident Worker’s
Permit”, “Special Stay Permit”, “Special Authorization to Stay” or
“Extension of Stay”.
2.7.3. Individuals making use of the Macao International Airport for transit to other destinations
within 48 hours can enter and stay in Macao without a “Visa” or “Entry Permit” within this
period.

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2.8. Entry Refusal
2.8.1. Legal Reason
2.8.1.1. Non-residents are refused entry to the Macao Special Administrative Region for the
following reasons:
(1) Having been deported;
(2) Interdicted from entering, staying at or transiting the Macao Special Administrative
Region in accordance with the international law documents applicable to Macao;
(3) Interdicted from entering the Macao Special Administrative Region in accordance
with the law.
2.8.1.2. Non-residents will be refused entry to the Macao Special Administrative Region for the
following reasons:
(1) Attempting to evade the regulation on stay and residence and having frequent entries
to the Macao Special Administrative Region within short intervals without appropriate
justification;
(2) Having been sentenced to a penalty of freedom deprivation in or outside the Macao
Special Administrative Region;
(3) Existence of strong indication of having committed or preparing to commit a crime;
(4) No guarantee of return to last port of embarkation, existence of sufficient reason to
suspect the authenticity of the travel document, no possession of the vital resources for
the expected period of stay, no possession of transportation document necessary for return
to last port of embarkation.
2.8.1.3. The power of entry refusal remains the competence of the Chief Executive; this power can
be authorized to another person.
2.8.2. Transporter’s Responsibility
2.8.2.1. If a sea or air transporter carries a passenger, seaman or crew member to the Macao
Special Administrative Region who is refused entry, the transporter should immediately
carry the person back to the first location where he or she boards a means of transport of
the transport corporation. If it is not possible to carry the person back to the location, the
transporter should carry him or her to the country or region where his or her travel
document was issued.
2.8.2.2. If the transporter fails to remove the passenger, seaman or crew member who is refused
entry in accordance with the above stipulation, it will be liable for all costs incurred by the
person during his or her stay in the Macao Special Administrative Region, particularly
accommodation expenses, costs of meals and health care expenses.
2.8.2.3. Airlines which carry inadmissible passengers and crew members to the Macao Special
Administrative Region will be fined MOP10,000.00 per head, no matter whether the
passengers and crew members are admissible afterwards, except if there is an indication
under concrete circumstances that it is impossible to reasonably require the airlines to
know the status of the passengers and crew members.
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2.8.2.5. If the violator fails to voluntarily pay the fine in accordance with the above stipulation, the
Immigration Department will send the notes of executory effect to the jurisdictional court
for mandatory collection of the fine.
3. Public health requirements
3.1. Strict compliance with the provisions of the International Health Regulations of the World
Health Organisation is maintained.
Facilities are available for vaccination and the issuance of an international certificate of
vaccination.
Disinfection of an aircraft, when required, should be carried out using methods approved
by the World Health Organisation.
3.2. Illness or death on board
The Captain of an incoming aircraft, who has a seriously ill or dead person on board, must
give as much notice as possible by radio to the Airport Authorities of such occurrence.
Relevant information concerning the necessity for having a doctor or ambulance standing-
by would facilitate attention or removal as the case may be.

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GEN 1.4 ENTRY, TRANSIT AND DEPARTURE OF CARGO

1. Customs requirements
1.1. Customs formalities are conducted in conformity with standard international procedures,
and as far as possible, in accordance with the Standards and Recommended Practices laid
down by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (Annex 9). The airport Customs
Staff are under the jurisdiction of Macao Customs Services and they are responsible for the
enforcement of various legislations of Macao, affecting importation and exportation of
goods.
1.2. For reasons of health, safety, security and trade control, goods of the following categories
are forbidden for travellers to carry without prior authorization:
 Pharmaceutical products (exempted if the pharmaceutical drugs or products did
not belong to narcotic or psychotropic substances which are carried by travellers
entering the territory through accompanied luggage, intended for personal use,
with a reasonable amount.);
 Chemicals;
 Narcotics and psychotropic substances;
 Products subject to excise duty (alcoholic beverages, tobacco and motor
vehicles);
 Equipment and raw materials for the production of compact discs;
 Wireless Radio Receiver;
 Fluoride;
 Prohibited weapons and Medicines;
 Animals and endangered plants;
 Items listed in Table A (including textile products and garments, equipment for
production of compact discs, weapons and ammunition, explosives, etc.) and
Table B (including animals and plants, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals,
products subject to excise duty, raw materials and equipment for the production
of compact discs, receivers and transmitters for radio, weapons and ammunition
etc.) of Despacho do Chefe do Executivo n.º 255/2016.

1.3. Competent Authorities for issuing Licenses

Export Licenses:
Macao Economic Services - Group C (textile products, garments, other materials and
products subject to the quota system, and equipment for the production of the compact
disc.)
Public Security Police Force - Group E (Arms and Ammunition)

Import Licenses:
Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau - Group A (Animal and plant food.)

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Health Bureau - Group B (Pharmaceutical products, chemical products)
Macao Economic Services - Group C (cigarette and wine, equipment and raw materials for
the production of compact discs)
Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation - Group D (wireless radio receiver, radar and
navigation equipment)
Public Security Police Force - Group E (Weapons and ammunition, firecrackers and
fireworks)
Transport Bureau - Group F (Vehicles)

Remark: The above-mentioned groups and its contents are published in the export list
(Table A) and import list (Table B) stipulated by Despacho do Chefe do Executivo n.º
255/2016.
2. Agricultural quarantine and Health requirement
2.1. The Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau has jurisdiction of hygiene inspection and
phytosanitary control for the goods, published in the table of Annex III of Despacho do
Chefe do Executivo n.º 255/2016, for import and transit purpose. No such goods including
live animals, meat, animal products, fish, crustaceans or molluscs, and vegetal products,
etc. can be brought into Macao on board of any aircraft without permit granted by the
Civic and Municipal Affairs Bureau.
2.2. The Department of Food and Animal Inspection and Control (SIS) of the Civic and
Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) is responsible for animal and food quality inspection
and control. Located at 1/F, Fortune Tower, Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga (Tel: 2833 7676,
Fax 2888 0087). The details guideline of the permit application for different goods can also
be found at http://www.iacm.gov.mo/

3. Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air

3.1. Operators who wish to obtain:
a) general permission for carriage of dangerous goods in aircraft,
b) permission for carriage of particular consignment of dangerous goods on a flight or
series of flights,
should submit their application by post or fax to AACM. Any application for the
permission must reach AACM at least 10 working days prior to the first flight for which it
is required.
3.2. Detail requirements and application procedure are laid down in the Aeronautical Circular
AC/OPS/005 - Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. The said Aeronautical Circular is
available from the AACM upon request.

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GEN 1.5 AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FLIGHT DOCUMENTS

1. General
Commercial air transport aircraft operating in Macao must adhere to the provisions of
Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft, Part I, Chapter 6 (Aeroplane Instruments, Equipment, and
Flight Documents) and Chapter 7 (Aeroplane Communication and Navigation Equipment)
2. Special equipment to be carried
2.1. Rules for General Aviation Aircraft
2.1.1. All general aviation aircraft, including private aircraft, regardless of weight category,
operating through Macao are required to have full navigational capability:
(1) Two-way VHF radio with appropriate frequencies;
(2) VOR;
(3) DME.
2.1.2. Applications for flight into Macau by private aircraft must include confirmation that the
requirements of paragraph 2.1.1 will be met.
2.2. Carriage of radio equipment
2.2.1. The requirements for the carriage of radio equipment are contained in the Air Navigation
Regulation of Macau.
2.3. Carriage of Secondary Surveillance Radar Transponders
2.3.1. All aircraft flying within the Macau ATZ are required to carry Mode 3/A (4096 code) and
Mode C transponders which comply with the specifications of ICAO Annex 10 Part 1.
2.4. Carriage and Operation of Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS II)
2.4.1. All turbine-engined aeroplanes engaged in commercial air transport operations flying
within the Macau ATZ having a maximum certificated take-off mass in excess of 5700kg
or authorized to carry more than 19 passengers shall be equipped with an airborne collision
avoidance system (ACAS II) and the ACAS shall comply with Traffic Alert and Collision
Avoidance System (TCAS) Version 7.1 and operate in accordance with the relevant
provisions of ICAO Annex 10, Volume IV.

3. Flight documents
As mentioned in GEN 1.2.

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GEN 1.6 SUMMARY OF MACAO SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE

REGION LAWS, REGULATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL
AGREEMENTS / CONVENTIONS

1 List of Laws and Regulations applicable to Civil Aviation in Macao Special

Administrative Region:

Reference Laws and Regulations

Decree Law n.10/91/M-4 February Establishes the Civil Aviation Authority

Decree Law n. 52/94/M-7 Establishes the legal system governing the

November aeronautical restrictions in the territory of Macao

Decree Law n. 9/95/M-6 February Amends the statute of the Civil Aviation Authority

Portaria n. 232/95/M-14 August Rules the authorization process to operate non-

scheduled flights in Macau International Airport

Portaria n. 233/95/M-14 August Defines the surrounding areas of the Macau

International Airport which are restricted by the
aeronautical restrictions

Portaria n. 282/96/M-11 Updates the Macau International Airport charges

November

Decree Law n. 66/96/M-18 Rules the baggages and other objects abandoned in
November the Macau International Airport

Decree Law n. 10/98/M-30 March Approves the system for aircraft registry

Portaria n. 152/98/M-15 June Updates the Macau International Airport charges

Regulamento Administrativo n.º Administrative regulation regarding forbidden articles

31/2003 – 18 September and certain offence committed on board civil aircraft

Regulamento Administrativo n.º Defines the basic principles ruling the civil aviation
10/2004 – 5 April activities in the Macao SAR.

Regulamento Administrativo n.º Rules the liability limits of the operators of aircraft
11/2004 – 5 April a) Registered in the Macao SAR,
b) Using Macao's civil aviation infrastructures or
c) Using the air space assigned to the Macao
SAR.

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Ordem Executiva n. 36/2004 Updates the Macau International Airport charges

– 12 November

Executive Order no. 26/2006 Amends Articles 10 and 14 of Portaria no. 282/96/M
of 11 November

Administrative Regulation no. Amends Regularmento Administrativo no. 10/2004

18/2008 that defines the basic principles ruling the civil
aviation activities in the Macao SAR

Despacho of Chief Executive no. Amends the Portaria no. 233/95/M of 14 August that
295/2010 defines the surrounding areas of Macau International
Airport that are restricted by the aeronautical
restrictions

Administrative Regulation no. Amends Regularmento Administrativo no. 11/2004

19/2011 that rules the liability limits of the operators of
aircraft

Administrative Regulation no. Aerodrome Certification

18/2012

Executive Order no. 45/2012 Establishes the charging scheme of the Civil Aviation
Authority for the scope of services it provides within
its responsibilities

Law no. 2/2013 Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation

and Aviaton Safety Information Protection Law

Executive Order no. 13/2013 Updates the Macau International Airport charges

Executive Order no. 64/2019 Approves the Air Navigation Regulation of Macao

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2. List of International Conventions on Civil Aviation matters applicable to Macao
Special Administrative Region:

International Conventions
Convention on International Civil Aviation
Chicago, December 7th 1944
Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to International Carriage by Air
Warsaw, October 12th 1929
Hague Protocol amending the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules relating to
International Carriage by Air
Hague, September 28th 1955
Convention on the International Recognition of Rights in Aircraft
Geneva, June 19th 1948
Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft
Tokyo, September 14th 1963
Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft
Hague, December 16th 1970
Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation
Montreal, September 23rd 1971
Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air
Montreal, May 28th 1999
Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts of Violence at Airports serving International
Civil Aviation
Montreal, February 24th 1988
International Air Services Transit Agreement
Chicago, 7 December 1944

TABLE 1.6.1
Air Navigation Order

Provision for Notification Notification

Instrument Landing System Notified in ENR Section.

Radio Frequencies The radio frequencies in use by aeronautical

radio stations are notified in the AD Section.

Mechanical radio watch Frequencies fitted with suitable equipment to

permit the maintenance of a mechanical radio
watch are notified in the AD Section.

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Provision for Notification Notification

Definitions of an Aerodrome Traffic Controlled airspace is notified in the ENR

Zone Section.

Carriage of Radio Equipment A requirement ensure two way communications

with Air Traffic Control Unit.

Carriage of Transponder A requirement for the carriage of a secondary

surveillance radar transponder is notified in the
GEN Section.

Holding and Instrument Approach Holding and Instrument Approach Procedures

Procedures are notified in the ENR Section.

Position Reports Position Reporting Procedures are notified in

the ENR Section.

Radio Frequencies for the Air Traffic Notified in the AD Section.

Control communications at aerodrome

3. Aeronautical Circular
The President of Civil Aviation Authority, in exercise of his power under Paragraph 89 of
the Air Navigation Regulation of Macao (ANRM) and Article 35 of the Statutes of Civil
Aviation Authority, approved by the Decree-Law 10/91/M, established this Aeronautical
Circular (AC) system.

3.1 General (GEN)

Number Version Subject
AC/GEN/001 R03 New System of Issuance of Aeronautical Circulars
AC/GEN/002 R04 Rules Concerning Aeronautical Accidents and Incidents
AC/GEN/003 R02 Mandatory Occurrence Reporting Scheme
Units Of Measurement To Be Used In Air And Ground
AC/GEN/004 R00
Operations
AC/GEN/005 R04 Safety Management System Requirements
AC/GEN/006 R01 Macao Runway Safety Programme
AC/GEN/007 R00 Exemption Procedure
AC/GEN/008 R03 Cancellation of several Aeronautical Circulars
AC/GEN/009 R01 Macao Confidential Aviation Reporting System
AC/GEN/010 R00 Safety Information Protection
Cancellation of Aeronautical Circular AC/AW/025R00
AC/GEN/011 R00
First-aid Kits and Medical Kits

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3.2 Airport (AGA)
Number Version Subject
Aviation Fuel at Aerodromes - Storage, Handling and
AC/AGA/003 R01
Quality Control
AC/AGA/004 R00 Bird Strike Reporting
Aerodrome Director Responsibilities, Authority and
AC/AGA/007 R00
Qualifications
AC/AGA/008 R00 Aerodrome Manual Requirements
AC/AGA/010 R00 Manual of Standards - Aerodromes
AC/AGA/011 R00 Manual of Standards - Heliports
Restrictions on carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels
AC/AGA/012 R00
(LAGs) and Prohibited Articles
AC/AGA/013 R00 Restrictions on Dangerous Goods

3.3 Air Traffic Services

Number Version Subject
AC/ATS/001 R01 Scheme of Working Hours of Air Traffic Controllers
AC/ATS/003 R04 ATS Requirements 
AC/ATS/004 R02 Air Traffic Service Manual Requirements
AC/ATS/005 R02 Air Traffic Control Approval Requirements
AC/ATS/006 R05 Manual of Standards - Air Traffic Management
AC/ATS/008 R01 Instrument Flight Procedures Approval Requirements

3.4 Airworthiness
Number Version Subject
Process for Acceptance of Used Engines, Engine Modules,
AC/AW/001 R03 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) and Propellers for Use on
Aircraft Requiring a Macao Certificate of Airworthiness
AC/AW/002 R05 Acceptance of Aircraft Components
Cooperation Arrangement On Mutual Acceptance Of
Approval Of Aircraft Maintenance Organisation Between
General Administration Of Civil Aviation Of China, Civil
AC/AW/003 R04 Aviation Department, Hong Kong, China And Civil
Aviation Authority – Macao, China

JMM Recognised Maintenance Organisation List

Macao Aviation Requirements MAR-1 Airworthiness

AC/AW/004 R13
Procedures
Coding and Registration of Macao 406 MHz Emergency
AC/AW/005 R02
Locator Transmitter (ELT) for Search and Rescue

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Macao Aviation Requirements MAR-145 Approved
AC/AW/011 R01
Maintenance Organisations
Extension/Variation of Aircraft Maintenance Programme
AC/AW/012 R00
Inspection Schedules
Mandatory Modifications, Inspections and Changes to
AC/AW/013 R00
Approved Documentation
AC/AW/014 R00 Required Communication Performance
AC/AW/015 R00 Disposition of Scrap Aircraft Parts & Materials
AC/AW/016 R00 Detecting and Reporting of Unapproved Parts
Return to Service of Aircraft Items Recovered from
AC/AW/017 R00
Aircraft Involved in Accidents/Incidents
Cooperation Arrangement on Mutual Acceptance of
Certificates of Airworthiness Between Civil Aviation
AC/AW/021 R04 Administration of China, Civil Aviation Department,
Hong Kong, China and Civil Aviation Authority-Macao,
China
Acceptable Means of Compliance and Interpretative /
Explanatory Material (AMC & IEM) to the Nineteenth
AC/AW/022 R00
Schedule of Air Navigation Regulations of Macau
(ANRM)
AC/AW/023 R06 Flight Recorders
Cooperation Arrangement on Mutual Acceptance of
Approvals of Design Change and Repair Design Among
AC/AW/026 R02 Civil Aviation Administration of China, Civil Aviation
Department, Hong Kong, China and Civil Aviation
Authority - Macao, China
Cooperation Arrangement on Mutual Acceptance of
Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Training Organisations
AC/AW/027 R00 Between Civil Aviation Administration of China, Civil
Aviation Department, Hong Kong, China And Civil
Aviation Authority - Macao, China
AC/AW/028 R00 Weight and Balance of Aircraft
AC/AW/029 R02 Certificate of Maintenance Review
AC/AW/030 R00 Airborne Collision Avoidance System Requirement
AC/AW/032 R00 Flight Crew Compartment Door

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3.5 Flight Operations
Number Version Subject
AC/OPS/002 R09 Operations Manual Requirements
AC/OPS/003 R00 Flight Safety Documents System
Application Procedures for the Issuance of an Air
AC/OPS/004 R05
Operator Certificate (AOC)
AC/OPS/005 R04 Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
AC/OPS/013 R00 Avoidance of Fatigue in Aircrew
Documents to be Carried by Aircraft Registered in
AC/OPS/014 R01
Macao
AC/OPS/015 R01 Aircraft Leasing
Qualifications and Training Requirements for Cabin
AC/OPS/016 R00
Crew
Operational Approval of Extended Range Operations
AC/OPS/018 R00
(ETOPS)
AC/OPS/019 R00 Air Operator Quality System Requirements
Operation in Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
AC/OPS/020 R01
(RVSM) Airspace
Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS)
AC/OPS/021 R00
Operational Procedures and Training Requirements
Operation in Performance-based Navigation (PBN)
AC/OPS/022 R02
Prescribed Airspace
Operations in Automatic Dependent Surveillance-
AC/OPS/023 R01
broadcast (ADS-B) Prescribed Airspace
AC/OPS/024 R00 Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Requirements
Training and Testing Requirements for Flight Crew
AC/OPS/025 R02
Member and Flight Operations Officer
AC/OPS/026 R01 Organization and Post-holders Requirements
AC/OPS/027 R01 Operational Control Requirements
AC/OPS/029 R01 Electronic Flight Bag
AC/OPS/030 R00 Aircraft Loading Requirements
AC/OPS/031 R01 Low Visibility Operations
AC/OPS/032 R00 Use of Portable Electronic Devices
AC/OPS/033 R00 Aircraft Tracking

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3.6 Personnel Licensing
Number Version Subject
Language Proficiency Requirements
AC/PEL/002 R01
Attachment – ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale
AC/PEL/003 R01 New Format of the Medical Certificate
AC/PEL/004 R02 Update of Medical Provisions
AC/PEL/006 R01 Approved Training Organization
Recurrent Competence Requirements of Air Traffic
AC/PEL/011 R00
Controller Licence
AC/PEL/012 R00 Approved Training Organization for Air Traffic Controller
AC/PEL/013 R00 MAR-66 Licensing of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
AC/PEL/014 R00 MAR-147 Approved Maintenance Training/Examinations

3.7 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Number Version Subject
Aeronautical Telecommunication and Radio Navigation
AC/CNS/001 R00
Service

3.8 Aeronautical Information Services

Number Version Subject
AC/AIS/001 R00 Manual of Standards -Aeronautical Information Services

3.9 Aviation Security

Number Version Subject
AC/SEC/001 R06 Macao SAR Civil Aviation Security Programme
Macao SAR Civil Aviation Security Quality Control
AC/SEC/002 R01
Programme
AC/SEC/003 R01 Macao SAR Civil Aviation Security Training Programme
AC/SEC/004 R03 Macao SAR Air Transport Facilitation Programme

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GEN 1.7 DIFFERENCES FROM ICAO STANDARDS, RECOMMENDED

PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

1. Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing (11th Edition, Amendment 172)

2.1.1.1 Following Pilot Licenses are not issued in Macao:

Private Pilot License (Airship, Powered-lift)

Commercial Pilot License (Airship, Powered-lift)
Airline Transport Pilot License (Powered-lift)
Multi-crew Pilot License
Glider Pilot License
Free Balloon Pilot License
2.3.1.1 The applicant for a Private Pilot License – Aeroplane or Private Pilot
License - Helicopter shall be not less than 18 years of age.

2.4.2.1 c) Privileges of Commercial Pilot License – Aeroplane or Helicopter holders

when acting as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation are
subject to the following conditions:
to act as pilot-in-command in commercial air transportation in any
aeroplane or helicopter, whichever is the applicable case of his/her
license, certified for single-pilot operation; but which maximum
certificated take-off mass does not exceed 5,700 kg and which is of a type
specified in the aircraft rating section included in the license, when the
aircraft is engaged in a flight for the purpose of commercial air
transportation; and
Provided that:
i) he/she shall not, unless his/her license includes an instrument
rating, fly such an aircraft on any scheduled journey;

ii) he/she shall not fly such an aircraft on a flight carrying passengers
at night unless an instrument rating is included in his/her license; and

iii) he/she shall not, unless his/her license includes an instrument

rating, fly any such aircraft of which the maximum certificated take-off
mass exceeds 2,300 kg on any flight for the purpose of commercial air
transport except a flight beginning and ending at Macao and not
extending beyond 25 nautical miles from Macao;
3.2.1.1 The applicant for a Flight Navigator License shall be not less than 21
years of age.
3.3.1.1 The applicant for a Flight Engineer License shall be not less than 21 years
of age.
3.4 There are specific regulations relating to the Flight Radiotelephone
Operator License.

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6.3.1.2.1*  No routine examination items related to assessment of physical fitness
can be omitted. 
* Denotes ICAO Recommended practices

2. Annex 2 - Rules of the Air (10th Edition, Amendment 45)

4.6 Within Macao ATZ:
a) Minimum height over congested area is 1500ft.
b) Aircraft must maintain a minimum distance of 500 ft from persons,
vessels, vehicles and structures.
The minimum heights apply to all flights whether under both VFR and
IFR.

DOC4444 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services – Air Traffic Management (16th
Edition, Amendment 8)
NIL.

3. Annex 3 - Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation (19th Edition,

Amendment 77A)
NIL.

4. Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts (11th Edition, Amendment 59)

NIL.

5. Annex 5 - Units of Measurement to be used in Air and Ground Operations (4th Edition,
Amendment 17)
NIL.

6. Annex 6 - Operation of Aircraft

6.1 Part I - International Commercial Air Transport - Aeroplanes) (10th Edition,
Amendment 40-A)
4.9.1 Single pilot operations under IFR or at night not permitted.
4.9.2 Single pilot operations under IFR or at night not permitted.
5.4.1 Operations of single-engine turbine-powered aeroplanes at night and/or in
IMC not permitted
5.4.2 Operations of single-engine turbine-powered aeroplanes at night and/or in
IMC not permitted
6.22 Single pilot operations under IFR or at night not permitted.

9.4.5.1 Single pilot operations under IFR or at night not permitted.

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9.4.5.2* Single pilot operations under IFR or at night not permitted.
9.4.5.3 Single pilot operations under IFR or at night not permitted.
* Denotes ICAO Recommended practices
6.2 Part II - International General Aviation - Aeroplanes (9th Edition, Amendment 34-A)
NIL.
6.3 Part III - International Operations - Helicopters (8th Edition, Amendment 20A)
NIL.
7. Annex 7 - Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks (6th Edition, Amendment 6)
NIL.
8. Annex 8 - Airworthiness of Aircraft (11th Edition, Amendment 104)
NIL.
9. Annex 9 - Facilitation (15th Edition, Amendment 26)
3.24 The visitor’s visa conditions are in accordance with Macao, SAR China
Administrative Regulation 5/2003 "Approval of regulation on entry, stay
and residence permit".
10. Annex 10 - Aeronautical Telecommunications
10.1 Volume I - Radio Navigation Aids (7th Edition, Amendment 91)
LLZ RWY 16 (MCS) offset not in compliance with ICAO ANNEX 10 classification.
Note: Some deviations (bends) between 6.5 NM and 4.5 NM
10.2 Volume II - Communication Procedures including those with PANS Status (7th Edition,
Amendment 91)
NIL.
10.3 Volume III - Communications Systems (2nd Edition, Amendment 90)
NIL.
10.4 Volume IV - Surveillance Radar and Collision Avoidance Systems (5th Edition,
Amendment 90)
NIL.
10.5 Volume V - Aeronautical Radio Frequency Spectrum Utilization (3rd Edition,
Amendment 89)
NIL.
11. Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services (15th Edition, Amendment 51)
NIL.
12 Annex 12 - Search and Rescue (8th Edition, Amendment 18)
NIL.

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13. Annex 13 - Aircraft Accident Investigation (11th Edition, Amendment 16)

3.2 AACM had set up a permanent Accident Prevention and Investigation Group
within the AACM. The group consists of 3 safety officers. In order to ensure
independency, it functions independently from the regulatory Directorates and
report directly to president of AACM. When accident investigation needs to
be activated, the IIC has to be appointed by the president of AACM.
14. Annex 14 – Aerodromes
14.1 Volume I - Aerodrome Design and Operations (7th Edition, Amendment 11-A)
3.4.3 Macau International Airport provides a runway strip that measures 150 meters
from the runway centerline except for the northwestern half which is 106
meters. The area beyond the 106 meter mark falls within the water basin
contained between the runway and the two taxiway bridges.
3.5.3 The length of runway end safety area of Macau International Airport is 90 m.
5.3.4.22 The approach lighting system for MIA consits of a row of lights on the
extended centre line of the runway, extending over a distance of 420m from
the runway threshold instead of the desirable distance of 900m.

14.2 Volume II - Heliports (4th Edition, Amendment 6)

3.2.34 The width of taxi route for the taxiway in the Macau Heliport is 15.6 meters.
3.2.42 The width of taxi route for the taxiway in the Macau Heliport is 15.6 meters.
15. Annex 15 - Aeronautical Information Services (14th Edition, Amendment 38)
NIL.
16. Annex 16 - Environmental Protection
16.1 Volume I - Aircraft Noise (8th Edition, Amendment 12)
Part II
1.5 Items 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 in this Annex are not included in Noise
Certificate (Form AACM 11A) issued by the AACM
1.6 Noise Certificate (Form AACM 11A) issued by the AACM has its own
numbering system
16.2 Volume II - Aircraft Engine Emissions (4th Edition, Amendment 9)
NIL.
16.3 Volume III - Aeroplane CO2 Emissions (1st Edition)
NIL.
17. Annex 17 - Security - Safeguarding International Civil Aviation Against Acts of
Unlawful Interference (10th Edition, Amendment 16)
NIL.

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18 Annex 18 - The Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (4th Edition, Amendment
12)
NIL.
19 Annex 19 - Safety Management (1st Edition)
NIL.

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27 MAR 2008

GEN 2. TABLES AND CODES

GEN 2.1 MEASURING SYSTEM, AIRCRAFT MARKINGS, HOLIDAYS

1. Units of measurement
The following list gives units of measurement used both for the dissemination of
information and in messages transmitted to aircraft.

Quantity Unit of Measurement

Distance used in navigation Nautical Miles (NM)*
Relatively short distances (e.g. runway length) Metres (m)
Altitude, elevations and heights Metres (m)/Feet (ft)
Horizontal speed including wind Knots (kt)
Vertical speed Feet per minute (ft/min)
Wind direction for take-off and landing Degrees Magnetic (°MAG)
Wind direction except for take-off and landing Degrees True (°T)
Visibility Meters (m) and Kilometres (km)
Barometric pressure Hectopascals (hPa)
Temperature Degree Celsius (°C)
Weight Tons (t) or Kilograms (kg)
Time Hours (h) and minutes (min), the day of
24 hours beginning at midnight UTC.
* International nautical miles, for which conversion into metres is given by:
1 nautical mile = 1852 metres.

2. Time system
2.1 Co-ordinated Universal Time (UTC) is used in the air traffic and communication services
and in documents published for international distribution by the Aeronautical Information
Service.
2.2 Macao Local Time is UTC plus 8 hours.
2.3 Where the all-numeric date/time form is used in NOTAM, messages and aeronautical
documents, this is presented in the sequence of year-month-day-time. As an example, 20
minutes past 6 o'clock on the afternoon of 2nd January 1997 will be written as 9701021820.
It should be noted, however, that normally the year digits may be omitted where no possible
confusion could arise from such an omission.

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27 MAR 2008
3. Geodetic reference datum
3.1 Name/designation of datum
All published geographical coordinates indicating latitude and longitude are expressed in
terms of the World Geodetic System - 1984 (WGS84) geodetic reference datum.
3.2 Area of application
Area of application for the published geographical coordinates coincides with the area of
responsibility of the Aeronautical Information Service, i.e. the entire Macau Aerodrome
Traffic Zone in accordance with the Local Agreement.
4. Aircraft nationality and registration marks
4.1 The nationality mark for aircraft registered in Macao is the letter “B”.
4.2 The nationality mark is followed by a hyphen and a registration mark consisting of a three
letter group.
4.3 The first letter of the registration mark being the letter “M”, representing Macao.
Registration marks are issued within the combination “MAA” to “MZZ”.
5. Official Public Holidays of Macao
The official public holidays are published every year by means of an AIC.

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AIP MACAU GEN 2.2 -1
02 JAN 97

GEN 2.2 ABBREVIATIONS USED IN AIS PUBLICATIONS

Abbreviations used in this AIP are contained in ICAO Doc 8400 and other abbreviation as
listed in the following:

A ALTN
AMA
Alternate (aerodrome)
Area minimum altitude
A Amber
AMD Amend or amended (used to indicate amended
AAA (or AAB, AAC etc., in sequence) Amended meteorological
meteorological message ; message type designator)
message (message type designator)
AMS Aeronautical mobile service
A/A Air-to-air
AMSL Above mean sea level
AAL Above aerodrome level
ANS Answer
ABM Abeam
AOC Aerodrome obstacle chart
ABN Aerodrome beacon
AP Airpot
ABT About
APCH Approach
AC Altocumulus
APP Approach control office or approach control or approach
ACC ‡ Area control centre or area control
control service
ACCID Notification of an aircraft accident
APR April
ACFT Aircraft
APRX Approximate or approximately
ACK Acknowledge
APSG After passing
ACL Altimeter check location
APV Approve or approved or approval
ACN Aircraft classification number
ARFOR Area forecast (in aeronautical meterological code)
ACP Acceptance (message type designator)
ARNG Arrange
ACPT Accept or accepted
ARO Air traffic services reporting office
ACT Active or activated or activity
ARP Aerodrome reference point
AD Aerodrome
ARP Air-report (message type designator)
ADA Advisory area
ARQ Automatic error corection
ADDN Addition or additional
ARR Arrive or arrival
ADF ‡ Automatic direction-finding equipment
ARR Arrival (message type designator)
ADIZ † (to be pronounced “AY-DIZ) Air defence identification
ARS Special air-report (message type designator)
zone
ARST Arresting [specify (part of) aircraft arresting equipment]
ADJ Adjacent
AS Altostratus
ADR Advisory route
ASC Ascent to or ascending to
ADZ Advise
ASDA Accelerate - stop distance available
AFIL Flight plan filed in the air
ASPH Asphalt
AFIS Aerodrome flight information service
ATA ‡ Actual time of arrival
AFM Yes or affirm or affirmative or that is correct
ATC ‡ Air traffic control (in general)
AFS Aeronautical fixed service
ATD ‡ Actual time of departure
AFT After .... (time or place)
ATIS ‡ Automatic terminal information service
AFTN ‡ Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network
ATP At ..... (time or place)
A/G Air-to-ground
ATS Air traffic services
AGA Aerodromes, air routes and ground aids
ATTN Attention
AGL Above ground level
ATZ Aerodrome traffic zone
AGN Again
AUG August
AIC Aeronautical information circular
AUTH Authorized or authorization
AIP Aeronautical information publication
AUW All up weight
AIRAC Aeronautical information regulation and control
AUX Auxiliary
AIREP † Air-report
AVASIS Abbreviated visual approach slope indicator system
AIS Aeronautical information services
AVBL Available or availability
ALA Alighting area
AVG Average
ALERFA † Alert phase
AVGAS † Aviation gasoline
ALR Alerting (message type designator)
AWY Airway
ALS Approach lighting system
AZM Azimuth
ALT Altitude
ALTN Alternate or alternating (light alternates in colour)

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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02 JAN 97

B CNL
CNS
Flight plan cancellation (message type designator)
Continuous
B Blue
BA Braking action COM Communications
BASE † Cloud base CONC Concrete
BCFG Fog patches COND Condition
BCN Beacon (aeronautical ground light)) CONST Construction or constructed
BCST Broadcast CONT Continue or continued
BDRY Boundary COOR Co-ordinate or co-ordination
BFR Before COP Change-over point
BKN Broken COR Correct or correction or corrected (used to indicate
corrected meteorological message ; message type
BLDG Building designator)
BLO Below clouds COT At the coast
BLSN Blowing snow COV Cover or covered or covering
BLW Below CPL Current flight plan (message type designator)
BOMB Bombing CRZ Cruise
BR Mist CS Cirrostratus
BRF Shor (used to indicate the type of approach desired or CTA Control area
required)
CTAM Climb to and maintain
BRG Bearing
CTC Contact
BRKG Braking
CTL Control
BS Commercial broadcasting station
CTN Caution
BTL Between layers
CTR Control zone
BTN Between
CU Cumulus
CUF Cumuliform
C CUST
CW
Customs
Continuous wave
C Centre (runway identification )
CWY Clearway
C Degrees Celsius (Centigrade)
CAT Category
CAT
CAVOK †
Clear air turbulence
(to be pronounced “KAV-OH-KAY”) Visibility, cloud and
D
present weather better than prescribed values or conditions D Danger area (followed by identification)
CB ‡ (to be pronounced “CEE BEE”) Cumulonimbus DA Decision altitude
CC Cirrocumulus DCD Double channel duplex
CCA (or CCB, CCC.... etc., in sequence) Corrected DCKG Docking
meteorological message (message type designator) DCS Double channel simplex
CD Candela DCT Direct (in relation to flight plan clearances and type of
CDN Co-ordination (message type designator) approach)
CF Change frequency to... DEC December
CGL Circling guidance light(s) DEG Degrees
CH Channel DENEB Fog dispersal operations
CHG Modification (message type designator) DEP Depart or departure
CI Cirrus DEP Departure (message type designator)
CIT Near or over large towns DES Descend to or descending to
CIV Civil DEST Destination
CK Check DETRESFA † Distress phase
CL Centre line DEV Deviation or deviating
CLA Clear type of ice formation DFTI Distance from touchdown indicator
CLBR Calibration DH Decision height
CLD Cloud DIF Diffuse
CLG Calling DIST Distance
CLR Clear(s) or cleared to ... or clearance DIV Divert or diverting
CLSD Close or closed or closing DLA Delay (message type designator)
CM Centimetre DLA Delay or delayed
CMB Climb DME ‡ Distance measuring equipment
CMPL Completion or completed or complete DNG Danger or dangerous
CNL Cancel or cancelled DOM Domestic

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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02 JAN 97

DP Dew point temperature FAX Facsimile transmission

DPT Depth FBL Light (used to qualify icing, turbulence, interference or
DR Dead reckoning static reports)
DRG During FC Funnel cloud
DRSN Low drifting snow FCST Forecast
DSB Double sideband FEB February
DTAM Descend to and maintain FG Fog
DTG Date-time group FIC Flight information centre
DTRT Deteriorate or deteriorating FIR ‡ Flight information region
DTW Dual tandem wheels FIS Flight information service
DUC Dense upper cloud FISA Automated flight information service
DUR Duration FL Flight level
DVOR Doppler VOR FLD Field
DW Dual wheels FLG Flashing
DZ Drizzle FLR Flares
FLT Flight
FLTCK Flight check
E FLUC Fluctuating or fluctuation or fluctuated
E East or aestern longitude FLW Follow(s) or following
EAT Excepted approach time FLY Fly or flying
EB Eastbound FM From
EET Estimated elapsed time FNA Final approach
EHF Extremely high frequency [30 000 to 300 000 MHz] FPL Filed flight plan (message type designator)
ELBA † Emergency location beacon – aircraft FPM Feet per minute
ELEV Elevation FPR Flight plan route
ELR Extra long range FR Fuel remaining
EM Emission FREQ Frequency
EMBD Embedded in a layer.(to indicate cumulonimbus embedded FRI Friday
in layers of other clouds) FRNG Firing
EMERG Emergency FRONT † Front (relating to weather)
END Stop-end (related to RVR) FRQ Frequent
ENE East north east FSL Full stop landing
ENG Engine FSS Flight service station
ENRT En route FST First
EOBT Estimated off-block time FT Feet (dimensional unit)
EQPT Equipment FZ Freezing
ER* Here . . .or herewith FZDZ Freezing drizzle
ESE East south east FZFG Freezing fog
EST Estimate or estimated or estimate (as message type FZRA Freezing rain
designator)
ETA*‡ Estimated time of arrival or estimating arrival
ETD ‡ Estimated time of departure or estimating departure G
ETO Estimated time over significant point G Green
EV Every G/A Ground-to-air
EXC Except G/A/G Ground-to-air and air-to-ground
EXER Exercices or exercices or exercise GCA ‡ Ground controlled approach system or ground controlled
EXP Expect or expected or expecting approach
EXTD Extend or extending GEN General
GEO Geographic or true
GLD Glider
F GND Ground
F Degree Fahrenheit GNDCK Ground check
F Fixed GP Glide path
FAC Facilities GR Hail or soft hail
FAF Final approach fix GRADU † Gradual or gradually
FAL Facilitation of international air transport GRASS Grass landing area
FAP Final approach point GRID Processed meteorological data in the form of grid point
values (in aeronautical meteorological code)

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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02 JAN 97

GRVL Gravel INOP Inoperative

GS Ground speed INP If not possible
INPR In progress
INS Inches (dimensional unit)
H INS Inertial navigation system
H24 Continuous day and night service INSTL Install or installed or installation
HBN Hazard beacon INSTR Instrument
HDF High frequency direction-finding station INT Intersection
HDG Heading INTER † Intermittent
HEL Helicopter INTL International
HF ‡ High frequency [ 3 000 to 30 000 kHz] INTRG Interrogator
HGT Height or height above INTRP Interrupt or interruption or interrupted
HJ Sunrise to sunset INTSF Intensify or intensifying
HLDG Holding INTST Intensity
HN Sunset to sunrise IR Ice on runway
HO Service available to meet operational requirements ISA International standard atmosphere
HOL Holiday ISB Independent sideband
HOSP Hospital aircraft ISOL Isolated
HPA Hectopascal
HR Hours
HS Service available during hours of scheduled operations J
HURCN Hurricane JAN January
HVDF High and very high frequency direction-finding stations (at JTST Jet stream
the same location) JUL July
HVY Heavy JUN June
HX No specific working hours
HYR Higher
HZ Dust haze K
HZ Hertz (cycle per second) KG Kilograms
KHZ Kilohertz
KM Kilometres
I KMH Kilometres per hour
IAC Instrument approach chart KPA Kilopascal
IAF Initial approach fix KT Knots
IAO In and out of clouds KW Kilowatts
IAR Intersection of air routes
IAS Indicated air speed
IBN Identification beacon L
ICE Icing L Left (Runway identification)
ID Identifier or identify L Locator (see LM, LO)
IDENT † Identification LAM Logical acknowledgement (message type designator)
IF Intermediate approach fix LAN Inland
IFF Identification friend/foe LAT Latitude
IFR ‡ Instrument flight rules LB Pounds (weight)
IGA International general aviation LDA Landing distance available
ILS ‡ Instrument landing system LDG Landing
IM Inner marker LDI Landing direction indicator
IMC ‡ Instrument meteorological conditions LEN Length
IMG Immigration LF Low frequency [30 to 300 kHz]
IMPR Improve or improving LGT Light or lighting
IMT Immediate or immediately LGTD Lighted
INA Initial approach LIH Light intensity high
INBD Inbound LIL Light intensity low
INC In cloud LIM L.ight intensity medium
INCERFA † Incertainty phase LLZ Localizer
INFO † Information LM Locator, middle
LMT Local mean time

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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LNG Long (used to indicate the type of approach desired or MOC Minimum obstacle clearance (required)
required) MOD Moderate (used to quality icing, turbulence, interference
LO Locator, outer or static reports)
LOC Local or locally or location or located MON Above mountains
LONG Longitude MON Monday
LORAN † LORAN (long range air navigation system) MOTNE Meteorological Operational Telecommunications Network
LRG Long range Europe
LSQ Line squall MOV Move or moving or movement
LTD Limited MPH Statute miles per hour
LTT Landline teletypewriter MPS Metres per second
LV Light and variable (relating to wind) MRA Minimum reception altitude
LVE Leave or leaving MRG Medium range
LVL Level MRP ATS/MET reporting point
LYR Layer or layered MS Minus
MSA Minimum sector altitude
MSG Message
M MSL Mean sea level
M Mach number (followed by figures) MT Mountain
M Metres (preceded by figures) MTU Metric units
MAA Maximum authorized altitude MTW Mountain waves
MAG Magnetic MVDF Medium and very high frequency direction-finding stations
MAINT Maintenance (at the same location)
MAP Aeronautical maps and charts MWO Meteorological watch office
MATP Missed approach point MX Mixed type of ice formation (white and clear)
MAR At sea
MAR March
MAS Manual A1 simplex N
MAX Maximum N North or northern latitude
MAY May NAT North Atlantic
MCA Minimum crossing altitude NAV Navigation
MCW Modulated continuous wave NB Northbound
MDA Minimum descent altitude NBFR Not before
MDF Medium frequency direction-finding station NC No change
MDH Minimum descent height NDB ‡ Non-directional radio beacon
MEA Minimum en-route altitude NE North-east
MEHT Minimum eye height over threshold for visual approach NEB North-eastbound
slope indicator systems) NEG No or negative or permission not granted or that is not
MET † Meteorological or meteorology correct
METAR † Aviation routine weather report (in aeronautical NGT Night
meteorological code) NIL* † None or I have nothing to send to you
MF Medium frequency [300 to 3 000 kHz] NM Nautical miles
MHDF Medium and high frequency direction-finding stations (at NML Normal
the same location) NNE North north east
MHVDF Medium, high and very high frequency direction-finding NNW North north west
stations (at the same location) NOF International NOTAM office
MHZ Megahertz NOSIG † No significant change (used in trend-type landing
MID Mid-point (related to RVR) forecasts)
MIFG Shallow fog NOTAM † A notice containing information concerning the
MIL Military establishment, condition or change in any aeronautical
MIN* Minutes facility, service, procedure or hazard, the timely
knowledge of which is essential to personnel concerned
MKR Marker radio beacon
with flight operations
MLS ‡ Microwave landing system
NOV November
MM Middle marker
NR Number
MNM Minimum
NRH No rempy heard
MNPS Minimum navigation performance specifications
NS Nimbostratus
MNT Monitor or monitoring or monitored
NSC Nil significant cloud
MNTN Maintain
NW North-west

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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02 JAN 97

NWB North-westbound PPI Plan position indicator

NXT Next PPR Prior permission required
PPSN Present position
PRI Primary
O PRKG Parking
OAC Oceanic area control centre PROB † Probability
OAS Obstacle assessment surface PROC Procedure
OBS Observe or observed or observation PROV Provisional
OBSC Obscure or obscured or obscuring PS Plus
OBST Obstacle PSG Passing
OCA Obstacle clearance altitude PSN Position
OCA Oceanic control area PSP Pierced steel plank
OCC Occulting (light) PTN Procedure turn
OCH Obstacle clearance height PTS Polar track structure
OCL Obstacle clearance limit PWR Power
OCNL Occasional or occasionally
OCS Obstacle clearance surface
OCT October Q
OHD Overhead QBI Compulsory IFR flight
OM Outer marker QDM ‡ Magnetic heading (zero wind)
OPA Opaque, white type of ice formation QDR Magnetic bearing
OPC The control indicated is operational control QFE ‡ Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at
OPMET † Operational meteorological (information) runway threshold)
OPN Open or opening or opened QFU Magnetic orientation of runway
OPR Operator or operate or operative or operating or QNH ‡ Altimeter sub-scale setting to obtain elevation when on the
operational ground
OPS † Operations QTE True bearing
O/R On request QUAD Quadrant
ORD Indication of an order
OSV Ocean station vessel
OTP On top R
OTS Organized track system R Red
OUBD Outbound R. . . Restricted area (followed by identification)
OVC Overcast R Right (runway identification)
RA Rain
RAC Rules of the air and air traffic services
P RAFC Regional area forecast centre
P. . . Prohibited area (followed by identification) RAG Ragged
PALS Precision approach lighting system (specify category) RAG Runway arresting gear
PANS Procedures for air navigation services RAI Runway alignment indicator
PAPI † Precision approach path indicator RAPID † Rapid or rapidly
PAR ‡ Precision approach radar RASH Rain showers
PARL Parallel RASN Rain and snow or showers of rain and snow
PAX Passenger (s) RB Rescue boat
PCD Proceed or proceeding RCA Reach cruising altitude
PCN Pavement classification number RCC Rescue co-ordination centre
PE Ice pellets RCF Radiocommunication failure (message type designator)
PER Performance RCH Reach or reaching
PERM Permanent RCL Runway centre line
PJE Parachute jumping exercice RCLL Runway centre line light(s)
PLA Practice low approach RDH Reference datum height (for ILS)
PLN Flight plan RDL Radial
PLVL Present level RDO Radio
PN Prior notice required RE Recent (used to qualify weather phenomena such as rain,
PNR Point of no return e.g. recent rain = RERA)
PO Dust devils REC Receive or receiver
POB Persons on board REDL Runway edge light(s)

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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02 JAN 97

REF Reference to .... or refer to . . . SAR Search and rescue

REG Registration SARPS Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO)
RENL Runway end light(s) SAT Saturday
REP Report or reporting or reporting point SB Southbound
REQ Request or requested SC Stratocumulus
RERTE Reroute SCT Scattered
RESA Runway end safety area SDBY Stand by
RG Range (lights) SE South-east
RIF Reclearance in flight SEB South-eastbound
RITE Right (direction of turn) SEC Seconds
RL Report leaving SECT Sector
RLA Relay to SELCAL † Selective calling system
RLLS Runway lead-in lighting system SEP September
RMK Remark SER Service or servicing or served
RNAV † (to be pronounced “AR-NAV”) Area navigation SEV Severe (used e.g. to qualify icing and turbulence reports)
RNG Radio range SFC Surface
ROBEX † Regional OPMET bulletin exchange (scheme) SG Snow grains
ROC Rate of climb SGL Signal
ROD Rate of descent SH Showers
ROFOR Route forecast (in aeronautical meteorological code) SHF Super high frequency [3 000 to 30 000 MHz]
RON Receiving only SID † Standard instrument departure
RPL Repetitive flight plan SIF Selective identification feature
RPLC Replace or replaced SIGMET † Information concerning en-route weather phenomena
RPS Radar position symbol which may affect the safety of aircraft operations
RQMNTS Requirements SIGWX Significant weather
RQP Request flight plan (message type indicator) SIMUL Simultaneous or simultaneously
RQS Request supplementary flight plan (message type SIWL Single isolated wheel load
indicator) SKC Sky clear
RR Report reaching SKED Schedule or scheduled
RRA (or RRB, RRC ... etc., in sequence) Delayed meteorological SLP Speed limiting point
message (message type designator) SLW Slow
RSC Rescue sub-centre SMC Surface movement control
RSCD Runway surface condition SMR Surface movement radar
RSP Responder beacon SN Snow
RSR En-route surveillance radar SNOWTAM † A special series NOTAM notifying the presence or
RTD Delayed (used to indicate delayed meteorological message removal of hazardous conditions due to snow, ice, slush
; message type designator) or standing water associated with snow, slush and ice on
RTE Route the movement area, by means of a specific format
RTF Radiotelephone SNSH Snow showers
RTG Radiotelegraph SPECI † Aviation selected special weather report (in aeronautical
RTHL Runway threshold light(s) meteorological code)
RTN Return or returned or returning SPECIAL † Special meteorological report (in abbreviated plain
language)
RTS Return to service
SPL Supplementary flight plan (message type designator)
RTT Radioteletypewriter
SPOT † Spot wind
RTZL Runway touchdown zone light(s)
SQ Squall
RUT Standard regional route transmitting frequencies
SR Sunrise
RV Rescue vessel
SRA Surveillance radar approach
RVR ‡ Runway visual range
SRE Surveillance radar element of precision approach radar
RWY Runway
system
SRG Short range
S SRR
SRY
Search and rescue region
Secondary
S South or southern latitude
SS Sunset
SA Duststorm, sandstorm, rising dust or rising sand
SSB Single sideband
SALS Simple approach lighting system
SSE South south east
SAN Sanitary
SSR ‡ Secondary surveillance radar
SAP As soon as possible

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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SST Supersonic transport TR Track

SSW South south west TRA Temporary reserved airspace
ST Stratus TRANS Transmits or transmitter`
STA Straight in approach TRLVL Transition level
STAR † Standard instrument arrival TROP Tropopause
STD Standard TS Thunderstorm
STF Stratiform TSGR Thunderstorm with hail
STN Station TSSA Thunderstorm with duststorm or sandstorm
STNR Stationary TT Teletypewriter
STOL Short take-off and landing TUE Tuesday
STS Status TURB Turbulence
STWL Stopway light(s) TVOR Terminal OVR
SUBJ Subject to TWR Aerodrome control tower or aerodrome control
SUN Sunday TWY Taxiway
SUPPS Regional supplementary procedures TWYL Taxiway-link
SVC Service message TYP Type of aircraft
SVCBL Serviceable TYPH Typhoon
SW South-west
SWB South-westbound
SWY Stopway U
UAB Until advised by ...
UAC Upper area control centre
T UAR Upper air route
T Temperature UDF Ultra high frequency direction-finding station
TA Transition altitude UFN Until further notice
TACAN † UHF tactical air navigation aid UHDT Unable higher due traffic
TAF † Aerodrome forecast UHF ‡ Ultra high frequency [300 to 3 000 MHz]
TAIL † Tail wind UIC Upper information region
TAR Terminal area surveillance radar UIR ‡ Upper flight information region
TAS True airspeed ULR Ultra long range
TAX Taxiing or taxi UNA Unable
TC Tropical cyclone UNAP Unable to approve
TCU Towering cumulus UNL Unlimited
TDO Tornado UNREL Unreliable
TDZ Touchdown zone U/S Unservicable
TECR Technical reason UTA Upper control area
TEL Telephone UTC ‡ Co-ordinated universal time
TEMPO † Temporary or temporarily
TEND † Trend or tending to
TFC Traffic V
TGL Touch-and-go landing VAC Visual approach chart
TGS Taxiing guidance system VAL In valleys
THR Threshold VAN Runway control van
THRU Through VAR Magnetic variation
THU Thursday VAR Visual-aural radio range
TIL † Until VASIS † Visual approach slope indicator system
TIP Until past. . . . (place) VCY Vicinity
TKOF Take off VDF Very high frequency direction-finding station
TMA ‡ Terminal control area VER Vertical
TNA Turn altitude VFR ‡ Visual flight rules
TNH Turn height VHF ‡ Very high frequency [30 to 300 MHz]
TO To . . .(place) VIP ‡ Very important person
TOC Top of climb VIS Visibility
TODA Take-off distance available VLF Very low frequency [3 to 30 kHz]
TOP † Cloud top VLR Very long range
TORA Take-off run avalaible VMC ‡ Visual meteorological conditions
TP Turning point VOLMET † Meteorological information for aircraft in flight

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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26 APR 2018

VOR ‡ VHF omnidirectional radio range WPT Way-point

VORTAC † VOR and TACAN combination WRNG Warning
VOT VOR airborne equipment test facility WS Wind shear
VRB Variable WSW West south west
VSA By visual reference to the ground WT Weight
VSP Vertical speed WTSPT Waterspout
VTOL Vertical take-off and landing WX Weather

W X
W West or western longitude X Cross
W Withe XBAR Crossbar (of approach lighting system)
WAC World Aeronautical Chart - IACO 1:1 000 000 XNG Crossing
WAFC World area forecast centre XS Atmospherics
WB Westbound XX Heavdy (used to qualify weather phenomena such as rain,
WBAR Wing bar lights e.g. heavy rain = XXRA)
WDI Wind direction indicator
WDSPR Widespread
WED Wednesday Y
WEF With effect from or effective from Y Yellow
WI Within YCZ Yellow caution zone (runway lighting)
WID Width YD Yards
WIE With immediate effect or effective immediately YR Your
WILCO † Will comply
WINTEM Forescast upper wind and temperature for aviation
WIP Work in progress
WKN Weaken or weakening
WNW West north west
WO Without

Non ICAO abbreviations used in the Integrated Aeronautical Information Package elements Published By Macau

CAM Macau International Airport

A Company L
AACM Civil Aviation Authority CO2 Carbon Dioxide LDD/d Landline data circuit, digital
Macau, China LVO Low visibility operations
F LVP Low visibility procedures
AM Air Macau Company Ltd. FBU Flight briefing unit (AIS
AOCC Airport Operation Coordination
Center FIU
Aerodrome Unit)
Flight Information Unit (AIC,
M
MOP Macau Pataca(s) (local currency)
ATIRF Air Traffic Incident Report Form METEO and Dispatch Office
Service)

B P
BPS Bit Per Second
H PARA Paragraph
PIB Pre-flight Information Bulletin
HKD Hong Kong dollar(s)
HP Hourse Power
C U
CAAC The General Administration of
Civil Aviation of China
K US$ American dollar(s)
KN Kilo Newton
CAD Civil Aviation Department of
KVA Kilo Volt Amp
Hong Kong

† When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted as spoken words.
‡ When radiotelephony is used, the abbreviations and terms are transmitted using the individual letters in non-phonetic form.
* Abbreviation is also available for use in communicating with stations of the maritime mobile service.

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30 JUL 98

GEN 2.3 CHART SYMBOLS

GENERAL SYMBOLS INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART

RADIO NAV I G AT I O N FA C I L I T I E S

VOR DME

VOR DME 30
NDB and LOCATOR Relief 100 2 0 0 0

Basic radio facility symbol With obstruction

ROUTES Missed approach

Name of the route On request
Distance in NM reporting point
025° A 901 Airport
212
FL
Compulsory
Track reporting point
Flight level Holding Fix Scale-break

VISUAL APPROACH AND LANDING CHART

AREAS

••••• Restricted airspace ZG R 52

ATZ • • (prohibited, danger Displaced threshold
••••• and restricted ) PAPI
Runway
FIR boundary
Stop way, clear way

Taxiway Aircraft parking

Elevation on top
OBSTRUCTIONS (AMSL)
604 Helipad H
Unlighted (584)
Height
Lighted (AGL)
Aircraft circuit
Spot elevation 5

Wind direction indicator unlighted lighted Helicopter circuit

Transmissometre C
TOPOGRAPHY

Contours

50
10 30
AREA, STAR AND SID CHARTS Escarpment

Motorway or road with motorway caracteristic

Minimum safe altitude 25 Large road

Other important road
Airport Important
buildings
Built-up area
R 16

VOR Radial
0° Z
AO

Tree/Grass zone
MC
U

NM
11.5 DME Distance Water area

Marine light or beacon

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25 JUL 2002

GEN 2.4 LOCATION INDICATORS

1. ENCODE 2. DECODE

Location Indicator Indicator Location

MACAO/ INTL AIRPORT VMMC VMMC MACAO / INTL AIRPORT

MACAO/ HELIPORT VMMH VMMH MACAO / HELIPORT

HONK KONG FIR VHHK VHHK HONG KONG FIR

ZHUHAI APP ZGJD ZGJD ZHUHAI APP

GUANGZHOU ACC ZGGG ZGGG GUANGZHOU ACC

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20 FEB 2014

GEN 2.5 LIST OF RADIO NAVIGATION AIDS

ID Station Name Facility Purpose

MCU MACAU DVOR / DME A

MCS MACAU LLZ / DME A

MCN MACAU LLZ / DME A

ZAO JIUZHOU DVOR / DME A

Note: A = Aerodrome
E = Enroute
AE = dual purpose

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02 JAN 97

GEN 2.6 CONVERSION TABLES

NM to km km to NM ft to m m to ft
NM = 1.852 km 1 km = 0.54 NM 1 ft = 0.3048 m 1 m = 3.281 ft
NM km km NM ft m m ft
0.1 0.185 0.1 0.05 1 0.305 1 3.28
0.2 0.370 0.2 0.11 2 0.610 2 6.56
0.3 0.556 0.3 0.16 3 0.914 3 9.84
0.4 0.741 0.4 0.22 4 1.219 4 13.12
0.5 0.926 0.5 0.27 5 1.524 5 16.40
0.6 1.111 0.6 0.32 6 1.829 6 19.69
0.7 1.296 0.7 0.38 7 2.134 7 22.97
0.8 1.482 0.8 0.43 8 2.438 8 26.25
0.9 1.667 0.9 0.49 9 2.743 9 29.53
1 1.852 1 0.54 10 3.048 10 32.81
2 3.704 2 1.08 20 6.096 20 65.62
3 5.556 3 1.62 30 9.144 30 98.43
4 7.408 4 2.16 40 12.192 40 131.23
5 9.260 5 2.70 50 15.240 50 164.04
6 11.112 6 3.24 60 18.288 60 196.85
7 12.964 7 3.78 70 21.336 70 229.66
8 14.816 8 4.32 80 24.384 80 262.47
9 16.668 9 4.86 90 27.432 90 295.28
10 18.520 10 5.40 100 30.480 100 328.08
20 37.040 20 10.80 200 60.960 200 656.17
30 55.560 30 16.20 300 91.440 300 984.25
40 74.080 40 21.60 400 121.920 400 1312.34
50 92.600 50 27.00 500 152.400 500 1640.42
60 111.120 60 32.40 600 182.880 600 1968.50
70 129.640 70 37.80 700 213.360 700 2296.59
80 148.160 80 43.20 800 243.840 800 2624.67
90 166.680 90 48.60 900 274.320 900 2952.76
100 185.200 100 54.00 1000 304.800 1000 3280.84
200 370.400 200 107.99 2000 609.600 2000 6561.68
300 555.600 300 161.99 3000 914.400 3000 9842.52
400 740.800 400 215.98 4000 1219.200 4000 13123.36
500 926.000 500 269.98 5000 1524.000 5000 16404.20
6000 1828.800
7000 2133.600
8000 2438.400
9000 2743.200
10000 3048.000

Civil Aviation Authority of Macau

GEN 2.6 - 2 AIP MACAU
02 JAN 97

From decimal minutes of an arc to seconds of an arc

min sec min sec min sec min sec
0.01 0.6 0.26 15.6 0.51 30.6 0.76 45.6
0.02 1.2 0.27 16.2 0.52 31.2 0.77 46.2
0.03 1.8 0.28 16.8 0.53 31.8 0.78 46.8
0.04 2.4 0.29 17.4 0.54 32.4 0.79 47.4
0.05 3.0 0.30 18.0 0.55 33.0 0.80 48.0
0.06 3.6 0.31 18.6 0.56 33.6 0.81 48.6
0.07 4.2 0.32 19.2 0.57 34.2 0.82 49.2
0.08 4.8 0.33 19.8 0.58 34.8 0.83 49.8
0.09 5.4 0.34 20.4 0.59 35.4 0.84 50.4
0.10 6.0 0.35 21.0 0.60 36.0 0.85 51.0
0.11 6.6 0.36 21.6 0.61 36.6 0.86 51.6
0.12 7.2 0.37 22.2 0.62 37.2 0.87 52.2
0.13 7.8 0.38 22.8 0.63 37.8 0.88 52.8
0.14 8.4 0.39 23.4 0.64 38.4 0.89 53.4
0.15 9.0 0.40 24.0 0.65 39.0 0.90 54.0
0.16 9.6 0.41 24.6 0.66 39.6 0.91 54.6
0.17 10.2 0.42 25.2 0.67 40.2 0.92 55.2
0.18 10.8 0.43 25.8 0.68 40.8 0.93 55.8
0.19 11.4 0.44 26.4 0.69 41.4 0.94 56.4
0.20 12.0 0.45 27.0 0.70 42.0 0.95 57.0
0.21 12.6 0.46 27.6 0.71 42.6 0.96 57.6
0.22 13.2 0.47 28.2 0.72 43.2 0.97 58.2
0.23 13.8 0.48 28.8 0.73 43.8 0.98 58.8
0.24 14.4 0.49 29.4 0.74 44.4 0.99 59.4
0.25 15.0 0.50 30.0 0.75 45.0

From seconds of an arc to decimal minutes of an arc

sec min sec min sec min sec min

1 0.02 16 0.27 31 0.52 46 0.77
2 0.03 17 0.28 32 0.53 47 0.78
3 0.05 18 0.30 33 0.55 48 0.80
4 0.07 19 0.32 34 0.57 49 0.82
5 0.08 20 0.33 35 0.58 50 0.83
6 0.10 21 0.35 36 0.60 51 0.85
7 0.12 22 0.37 37 0.62 52 0.87
8 0.13 23 0.38 38 0.63 53 0.88
9 0.15 24 0.40 39 0.65 54 0.90
10 0.17 25 0.42 40 0.67 55 0.92
11 0.18 26 0.43 41 0.68 56 0.93
12 0.20 27 0.45 42 0.70 57 0.95
13 0.22 28 0.47 43 0.72 58 0.97
14 0.23 29 0.48 44 0.73 59 0.98
15 0.25 30 0.50 45 0.75

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AIP MACAU GEN 2.7 - 1
30 JUL 98

GEN 2.7 SUNRISE/SUNSET TABLES

1 The times in the sunrise and sunset tables are in Macau Standard Time (UTC + 8).
Although these times vary a little from year to year, the times of sunrise and sunset are
within one or two minutes for any year.
2 Station Name : Macau International Airport
ICAO Location Indicator : VMMC
Geographical Coordinates : 22°08’58” N 113°35’29” E
2.1 Sunrise Table

DAY
/Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 07 05 07 05 06 48 06 18 05 54 05 42 05 46 05 58 06 09 06 18 06 29 06 48
2 07 05 07 05 06 48 06 18 05 54 05 42 05 46 05 59 06 09 06 18 06 29 06 48
3 07 05 07 04 06 48 06 18 05 54 05 42 05 47 05 59 06 09 06 18 06 32 06 50
4 07 06 07 04 06 46 06 16 05 52 05 42 05 47 05 59 06 10 06 19 06 32 06 50
5 07 06 07 04 06 43 06 16 05 52 05 42 05 47 06 00 06 10 06 19 06 32 06 50
6 07 06 07 03 06 43 06 16 05 52 05 42 05 48 06 00 06 10 06 19 06 33 06 52
7 07 07 07 03 06 43 06 13 05 50 05 42 05 48 06 00 06 11 06 20 06 33 06 52
8 07 07 07 03 06 41 06 13 05 50 05 42 05 48 06 01 06 11 06 20 06 33 06 52
9 07 07 07 01 06 41 06 13 05 50 05 42 05 49 06 01 06 11 06 20 06 35 06 54
10 07 07 07 01 06 41 06 10 05 49 05 42 05 49 06 01 06 11 06 20 06 35 06 54

11 07 07 07 01 06 38 06 10 05 49 05 42 05 49 06 02 06 11 06 20 06 35 06 54
12 07 07 06 59 06 38 06 10 05 49 05 42 05 50 06 02 06 11 06 20 06 36 06 56
13 07 08 06 59 06 38 06 07 05 48 05 42 05 50 06 02 06 12 06 21 06 36 06 56
14 07 08 06 59 06 36 06 07 05 48 05 42 05 50 06 03 06 12 06 21 06 36 06 56
15 07 08 06 57 06 36 06 07 05 48 05 42 05 51 06 04 06 12 06 21 06 38 06 57
16 07 08 06 57 06 36 06 05 05 46 05 42 05 51 06 04 06 13 06 23 06 38 06 57
17 07 08 06 57 06 33 06 05 05 46 05 42 05 51 06 05 06 13 06 23 06 38 06 57
18 07 08 06 55 06 33 06 05 05 46 05 43 05 52 06 05 06 13 06 23 06 40 06 59
19 07 08 06 55 06 33 06 03 05 44 05 43 05 52 06 05 06 15 06 24 06 40 06 59
20 07 08 06 55 06 29 06 03 05 44 05 43 05 52 06 05 06 15 06 24 06 40 06 59

21 07 08 06 53 06 29 06 03 05 44 05 43 05 54 06 05 06 15 06 24 06 42 07 01
22 07 07 06 53 06 29 06 00 05 44 05 43 05 54 06 05 06 16 06 25 06 42 07 01
23 07 07 06 53 06 26 06 00 05 44 05 43 05 54 06 06 06 16 06 25 06 42 07 01
24 07 07 06 51 06 26 06 00 05 44 05 44 05 55 06 06 06 16 06 25 06 45 07 02
25 07 06 06 51 06 26 05 58 05 43 05 44 05 55 06 06 06 17 06 27 06 45 07 02
26 07 06 06 51 06 24 05 58 05 43 05 44 05 55 06 07 06 17 06 27 06 45 07 02
27 07 06 06 48 06 24 05 58 05 43 05 45 05 56 06 07 06 17 06 27 06 46 07 03
28 07 06 06 48 06 24 05 56 05 42 05 45 05 56 06 07 06 17 06 28 06 46 07 03
29 07 06 (06 49) 06 21 05 56 05 42 05 45 05 56 06 08 06 17 06 28 06 46 07 03
30 07 06 06 21 05 56 05 42 05 46 05 58 06 08 06 17 06 28 06 48 07 05
31 07 05 06 21 05 42 05 58 06 08 06 29 07 05

NOTE : ( ) sunrise time on 29th February in Leap year.

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GEN 2.7 - 2 AIP MACAU
02 JAN 97

2.2 Sunset Table

DAY
/Month JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 17 54 18 15 18 30 18 41 18 53 19 06 19 13 19 07 18 42 18 13 17 49 17 41
2 17 54 18 15 18 31 18 41 18 53 19 06 19 13 19 05 18 42 18 13 17 49 17 41
3 17 54 18 15 18 31 18 41 18 53 19 07 19 14 19 05 18 42 18 13 17 47 17 42
4 17 56 18 16 18 31 18 42 18 54 19 07 19 14 19 05 18 39 18 10 17 47 17 42
5 17 56 18 16 18 32 18 42 18 54 19 07 19 14 19 04 18 39 18 10 17 47 17 42
6 17 56 18 18 18 32 18 42 18 54 19 08 19 14 19 04 18 39 18 10 17 46 17 42
7 17 58 18 18 18 32 18 43 18 55 19 08 19 14 19 04 18 37 18 08 17 46 17 42
8 17 58 18 18 18 33 18 43 18 55 19 08 19 14 19 02 18 37 18 08 17 46 17 42
9 17 58 18 20 18 33 18 43 18 55 19 09 19 13 19 02 18 37 18 08 17 45 17 43
10 17 50 18 20 18 33 16 44 18 56 19 09 19 13 19 02 18 34 18 05 17 45 17 43

11 18 00 18 20 18 34 18 44 18 56 19 09 19 13 19 00 18 34 18 05 17 45 17 43
12 18 00 18 22 18 34 18 44 18 56 19 10 19 13 19 00 18 34 18 05 17 44 17 44
13 18 02 18 22 18 34 18 46 18 57 19 10 19 13 19 00 18 31 18 03 17 44 17 44
14 18 02 18 22 18 34 18 46 18 57 19 10 19 13 18 58 18 31 18 03 17 44 17 44
15 18 02 18 24 18 34 18 46 18 57 19 11 19 13 18 58 18 31 18 03 17 43 17 45
16 18 04 18 24 18 34 18 47 18 59 19 11 19 13 18 58 18 28 18 00 17 43 17 45
17 18 04 18 24 18 37 18 47 18 59 19 11 19 13 18 55 18 28 18 00 17 43 17 45
18 18 04 18 25 18 37 18 47 18 59 19 12 19 12 18 55 18:28 18 00 17 42 17 47
19 18 06 18 25 18 37 18 48 19 01 19 12 19 12 18 55 18 26 17 57 17 42 17 47
20 18 06 18 25 18 36 18 48 19 01 19 12 19 12 18 53 18 26 17 57 17 42 17 47

21 18 06 18 26 18 38 18 48 19 01 19 12 19 11 18 53 18 26 17 57 17 41 17 48
22 18 09 18 26 18 38 18 49 19 02 19 12 19 11 18 53 18 23 17 55 17 41 17 48
23 18 09 18 26 18 39 18 49 19 02 19 12 19 11 18 50 18 23 17 55 17 41 17 48
24 18 09 18 28 18 39 18 49 19 02 19 13 19 10 18 50 18 23 17 55 17 41 17 50
25 18 11 18 28 16 39 18 50 19 03 19 13 19 10 18 50 18 18 17 53 17 41 17 50
26 18 11 18 28 18 40 18 50 19 03 19 13 19 10 18 48 18 18 17 53 17 41 17 50
27 18 11 18 29 18 40 18 50 19 03 19 13 19 08 18 48 18 18 17 53 17 41 17 51
28 18 13 18 29 18 40 18 52 19 04 19 13 19 08 18 48 18 15 17 51 17 41 17 51
29 18 13 (18 30) 18 41 18 52 19 04 19 13 19 08 18 45 18 15 17 51 17 41 17 51
30 18 13 18 41 18 52 19 04 19 13 19 07 18 45 18 15 17 51 17 41 17 53
31 18 15 18 41 19 06 19 07 18 45 17 49 17 53

NOTE : ( ) sunset time on 29th February in Leap year.

Civil Aviation Authority of Macau

AIP MACAO GEN 3.1-1
26 APR 2018

GEN 3. SERVICES

GEN 3.1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

1 Responsible service
1.1 Aeronautical Authority
The Authority responsible for AIS in Macao, China is the Civil Aviation Authority.
Postal Address : Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342
Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China
AFTN Address : VMMCYAYI
Telephone Number : (853) 2851 1213
Fax Number : (853) 2833 8089
1.2 Organisation of Aeronautical Information Service
1.2.1 The Aeronautical Information Service is a section of the Airport Infrastructure and Air
Navigation Department of the Civil Aviation Authority.
1.2.2 The International NOTAM Office is a delegated responsibility of the Macao International
Airport management and is located at the following address :
Postal Address : CAM - Macau International Airport Co. Ltd., Airport Operations
Department, AIC Service
Macau International Airport
PAC ON Taipa
Macao, China
AFTN Address : VMMCYNYX
Telephone Number : (853) 2886 1111 Ext. 2203
Fax Number : (853) 2886 1145
1.3 The services are provided in accordance with the provisions contained in ICAO Annex 15
Aeronautical Information Services.
2 Area of responsibility of AIS
The Aeronautical Information Service is responsible for the collection and dissemination of
information relating to the Macao Aerodrome Traffic Zone (Macao ATZ).
3 Aeronautical publications
Aeronautical information is published as an Integrated Aeronautical Information Package by
the Civil Aviation Authority.

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01 FEB 2007
The Integrated Aeronautical Information Package consists of the following elements :
a) AIP, including amendment service ;
b) Supplements to the AIP ;
c) NOTAMs and PIB ,
d) AIC ;
e) Checklists and Summaries.
3.2 AIP Macao
The AIP is the basic source for permanent information and long duration temporary changes,
which are essential for the safety of air navigation. The AIP is published in one volume and
contains all relevant information for international civil aviation. It is published in English
and updated by means of AIP amendments and/or supplemented by means of AIP
Supplements.
3.3 Amendment service
The AIP amendments consist of new and/or reprinted pages and, in case of minor changes,
of a list with manuscript corrections called hand corrections. In order to facilitate their use,
the reprinted pages will contain a vertical line preceding the changes which have been
incorporated.
There are two types of amendments :
- Regular amendments containing permanent information which is not of operational
significance for the safe conduct of a flight and does not require an advanced notification
to the users. These amendments are published in a regular interval of 4 weeks the
AIRAC publication dates will be used for the issuing of regular amendments.
The numbering of these amendments is consecutive.
- AIRAC amendments, containing permanent information which is of operational
significance for the safe conduct of a flight and requires an advanced notification to the
users. AIRAC amendments are published 42 days in advance of the effective date.
Therefore, the pages of these amendments shall not be introduced within the AIP upon
their receipt ; correct procedure will be the insertion of such pages only on the effective
date.
- The numbering of these amendments is consecutive and based on the calendar year i.e.
AIP AIRAC AMDT NR 2/95, meaning that it is the 2nd AIRAC AMDT issued in the
year of 1995. When no AIRAC information has been issued for a given effective date,
an “AIRAC NIL” notification will be published by NOTAM, at least 28 days in advance
of the effective date concerned.
Cover page on this type of amendments will be coloured (pink).

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01 Feb 2007
3.4 AIP supplements
AIP Supplements are used to publish temporary information of long duration (3 months or
longer) and/or information of operational significance containing comprehensive texts,
charts or diagrams, even if this information is of short duration (less than 3 months). The
information is to be inserted within the AIP, at the beginning of the appropriate subsection,
following the indications given on the cover sheet of each supplement.
AIP Supplements may have a defined period validity or an estimate date of terminus. In
each case of supplement must be kept within the AIP during the complete period of validity.
The supplements may be cancelled (or replaced) by other supplements, by AIP amendment
or by NOTAM.
There are two types of supplements :
- Regular supplements, containing information which is not of operational significance for
the safe conduct of a flight and does not require an advanced notification to the users.
These supplements are published whenever necessary.
- AIRAC supplements, containing information which is of operational significance for the
safe conduct of a flight and requires an advanced notification to the users. AIRAC
procedures will be followed as for the amendments (see 3.3 above).
The numbering of the supplements will be consecutive and based on the calendar year.
The cover page of each supplement will give indications on the subject (s), validity, correct
place for the introduction of the supplement pages, and NOTAM cancellation or
replacement by the supplement. All Supplements are coloured (yellow) in order to be
conspicuous, no differentiation is made between regular and AIRAC supplements (the
acronym AIRAC will appear in bold on the front page of the AIRAC type supplements). A
checklist of supplements in force will be published each month by means of the monthly
printed plain language summary of NOTAM in force.
3.5 NOTAM and Pre-flight Information Bulletins (PIB)
NOTAM are distributed by telecommunications (AFTN) only. They are distributed by the
Macao International NOTAM office as follows :
- One single series A containing information about Macau International Airport and
Macao Heliport, information of interest to both international and domestic recipients,
such as regulations and procedures, air/ground communications, navigation warnings
and unserviceability of air navigation obstacles lights in accordance with ICAO Annex
15 paragraph 5.1.1.1.
- A checklist of NOTAM in force is issued every month.
- NOTAM are distributed to all states which interchange NOTAM information with
Macao International NOTAM office.

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23 APR 2020
Macao International NOTAM Office - NOTAM interchange
ICAO location NOTAM office Rec. Series Country Received Send
indicator
AGGHYNYX Honiara Solomon Is. X
ANAUYNYX Nauru Nauru X
AYPMYNYX Port Moresby A Papua N. G. X
CYHQYNYX Ottawa C/D/E/FG/H Canada X X
EBBRYNYX Bruxelles A Belgium X X
EDDZYNYX Frankfurt A Germany X
EETNYNYX Tallinn A Estonia X
EFHKYNYX Helsinki A Finland X
EGGNYNYX London A/B/V United Kingdom X X
EHAMYNYX Amsterdam A Netherlands X X
EHMCYNYX Amsterdam M Netherlands X X
EINNYNYX Shannon A/B/D/H/J/N/V Ireland X X
EKCHYNYX Kobenhavn A Denmark X
ENGMYNYX Oslo A Norway X
EPWWYNYX Warszawa A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H/L Poland X
ESSAYNYX Stockholm A/B Sweden X X
FAJNYNYX Johannesburg South Africa X
FSIAYNYX Mahe Seychelles X
HECAYNYX Cairo Egypt X
HKJKYNYX Nairobi Kenya X
KDCAYNYX Washington A + (1) United States X X
LBSFYNYX Sofia A Bulgaria X
LCNCYNYX Nicosia A Cyprus X X
LDZAYNYX Zagreb A Croatia X X
LEANYNYX Madrid A/B/D/E/F/G Spain X X
LFFAYNYX Paris A/F/R/W France X
LGGGYNYX Athinai A/B Greece X X
LHBPYNYX Budapest A Hungary X X
LIIAYNYX Rome A/W Italy X X
LJLAYNYX Wien Ljubljana A Slovenia X X
LKPRYNYX Praha A Czech Rep. X
LLADYNYX Tel Aviv A Israel X X
LMMMYNYX Malta A Malta X X
LOWWYNYX Wien A Austria X X
LPPPYNYX Lisboa A Portugal X
LRBBYNYX Bucuresti A/B/D/M Romania X X
LSSNYNYX Zurich A Switzerland X X
LTAAYNYX Ankara A/B/C Turkey X X
LYBBYNYX Beograd A Srbija/Crna X
Gora/Serbia and
Montenegro
LZIBYNYX Bratislava A Slovakia X
NFOFYNYX Nadi A Fiji X X
NZCHYNYX Christchurch B/P New Zealand X X
OAKBYNYX Kabul D/G/P Afghanistan X
OBBBYNYX Bahrain A Bahrain X X
OEJDYNYX Jeddah A/W Saudi Arabia X X
OIIIYNYX Tehran A Iran X X
OJAIYNYX Amman A Jordan X X
OKNOYNYX Kuwait A Kuwait X X
OMAEYNYX Abu-Dhabi A Un. Arab Em. X X
OOMSYNYX Muscat A Oman X X
OPKCYNYX Karachi A Pakistan X X
OSDIYNYX Damascus A Syrian X
OTBDYNYX Doha Qatar X
RJAAYNYX Tokyo A/B/C/E/F/J/Z Japan X X
RKRRYNYX Seoul A/C/D/E/G/Z Korea X X
RPLLYNYX Manila B Phillipines X X
UAAKYNYX Almaty A/K Kazakhstan X X
UBBUYNYX Baku A Azerbaijan X
UCFMYNYX Bishkek A Kyrgyzstan X X
UDDDYNYX Armenia A Armenia X X
UGTBYNYX Tbilisi G/N Georgia X
UKKRYNYX Ukraine A Ukraine X X
UTTTYOYX Tashkent D Uzbekistan X X
UUUUYNYX Moskva A/E/G/J/K/O/P/Q/V Russia X X
VABBYNYX Bombay A India X X
VCCCYNYX Colombo A Sri Lanka X X
VDPPYNYX Phnom-Penh A/B Cambodia X X

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Macao International NOTAM Office - NOTAM interchange (continue)
ICAO Location NOTAM Office Rec. Series Country Received Send
Indicator
VECCYNYX Calcutta A India X X
VGHSYNYX Dhaka A Bangladesh X X
VHHHYNYX Hong Kong A Hong Kong X X
VIDPYNYX New Delhi A/G India X X
VLVTYNYX Vientiane A Laos X X
VNKTYNYX Kathmandu A Nepal X X
VOMMYNYX Madras A India X X
VRMMYNYX Male A Maldives X X
VTBDYNYX Bangkok A/G/H/J Thailand X X
VVVVYNYX Ho-Chi-Minh A/J Vietnam X X
VYYYYNYX Yangon A/B Myanmar X X
WBSBYNYX Brunei A Brunei X X
WMKKYNYX Kuala Lumpur A/D Malaysia X X
WRRRYNYX Jakarta A/B Indonesia X X
WSSSYNYX Singapore A Singapore X X
YBBBYNYX Brisbane D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N Australia X X
ZBBBYNYX Beijing A/E/F/G/L/U/W/Y China X X
ZKKKYNYX Pyong Yang A North Korea X X
ZMUBYNYX Ulaanbaatar A/C/S Mongolia X X

(1) Following location ind.- KDCA, KFDC, KLAS, KLAX, KOAK KSEA, KSFO, KZLA, KZOA.,KZSE, PAFA, PANC, PAZA, PGRO,
PGSN, PGWT, PGZU, PHNL, PHJR, PMDY.

Route bulletins, aerodrome bulletins and list of valid NOTAM are available for distribution
at AIC service in Macau International Airport.

3.6 Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)

AIC contains information of general technical interest and information relative to
administrative matters which is not appropriate to the AIP or NOTAM. AICs are distributed
in two series:
Series A - containing information for international distribution
Series B - containing information for local distribution
AIC concerning matters for both international and local interest are available in English. The
serial number of each series starts with number 1 on the 1st of January each year. A
Checklist of AIC currently in force is issued at the end of each calendar year.

3.7 Checklists and summaries

Checklists and summaries are administrative material without operational significance.
Their purpose is to help recipients of the elements of the integrated package verifying the
continuity and validity of the information they handle. A Printed Plain Language Summary
of NOTAM in force is issued on the 1st day of every month. It also contains a checklist of
the AIP Supplements currently in force and an indication of the latest publications issued.
Distribution is made to all recipients of the integrated package elements.

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3.8 Sale of publications
Application for purchase of the AIP MACAO and subscription to amendment service should
be sent to :
Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342
Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China

4 AIRAC system
In order to control and regulate the flow of information implying amendments to charts,
route manuals, Flight Management Systems, etc., whenever possible such information will
be issued on predetermined dates according to the AIRAC system. This type of information
will be published as AIRAC AIP amendments or AIRAC AIP supplements.

Whenever major changes are being planned, and where additional notice is desirable (and
practicable), the publication date will be 56 days in advance of the AIRAC effective date. At
the AIRAC publication date a NOTAM giving a short description of the contents of the
AIRAC amendment or supplement, will be issued. When no AIRAC information has been
issued an "AIRAC NIL" information will be issued by NOTAM, at least 28 days in advance
of the AIRAC effective date.
The predetermined dates of the AIRAC system are published every year by means of an
AIC.

5 Pre-flight Information Service

5.1 A pre-flight information service unit is available at Macau International Airport.
5.2 Pre-flight information is provided by means of up-dated Pre-Flight Information Bulletins or
by display of aeronautical documents for self-briefing. Verbal briefing might be provided on
request.
5.2.1 PIB will contain both aerodrome and en-route information (including navigation warning),
related to the Macao Pre-Flight Coverage Zone.

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5.3 Macao Flight Briefing Unit coverage zone :
ASIA EUROPE PACIFIC N. AMERICA AUSTRALASIA MID ASIA

Azerbaijan Austria Guam Canada Australia Bahrain

Bangladesh Armenia Hawaii (west coast) New Zealand Kuwait
Brunei Belgium USA Papua-New Guinea Saudi Arabia
Cambodia Bulgaria (west coast) United Arab
Emirates
China Croatia
Hong Kong Czech Rep
India Denmark
Iran France
Israel Georgia
Japan Germany
Lao DPR Greenland
Macao Greece
Malaysia Hungary
Maldives Ireland
Mongolia Italy
Myanmar Kazakhstan
Nepal Kyrgyzstan
North Korea Luxembourg
Pakistan Macedonia
Philippines Neitherlands
Russia Norway
(Asian Part) Poland
Singapore Portugal
Sri Lanka Romania
South Korea Russia
Thailand (European part)
Slovaquia
Vietnam
Slovene
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
UK
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Srbija/Crna
Gora/Serbia and
Montenegro

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01 FEB 2007

GEN 3.2 AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

1. Responsible Service
1.1. The Aeronautical Information Service of Civil Aviation Authority produces the charts
which are part of the AIP Macao, the charts are produced in accordance with the provisions
contained in ICAO Annex 4 - Aeronautical Charts, and the guidance material in the ICAO
Aeronautical Charts Manual (Doc 8697 - AN/889/2).
2. Maintenance of charts
2.1. The aeronautical charts included in the AIP are kept to date by amendments or
supplements to the AIP
3. Purchase arrangements
3.1. The charts are not sold separately from the AIP. The AIP may be obtained from:
Civil Aviation Authority
Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342
Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China

4. Aeronautical chart series available

4.1. The following series of aeronautical charts are produced :-
a) Aerodrome Charts - ICAO
b) Aircraft Parking / Docking Chart - ICAO
c) Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO - Type A (for each runway)
d) Precision Approach Terrain Chart - ICAO (precision approach Cat II runway)
e) Area Chart - ICAO (Arrival)
f) Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - ICAO
g) Standard Department Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO
h) Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO (for each runway and procedure)
i) Visual Approach Chart - ICAO
4.2. General description of each series
a) Aerodrome Chart - ICAO
This chart contains detailed aerodrome data to provide flight crews with information
that will facilitate the ground movement of aircraft:
- from the aircraft stand to the runway; and
- from the runway to the aircraft stand

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01 FEB 2007

b) Aircraft Parking / Docking Chart - ICAO

This chart provides information to facilitate the ground movement of aircraft between
the taxiways and the aircraft stands and the parking / docking of aircraft cannot be
shown with sufficient clarity on Aerodrome Chart.
c) Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO - Type A
This chart contains detailed information on obstacles in the take-off flight path areas
of the aerodrome. It is shown in plan and profile view.
d) Precision Approach Terrain Chart - ICAO
This chart provides detailed terrain profile information within a defined portion of the
final approach so as to enable aircraft operating agencies to assess the effect of the
terrain on decision height determination by the use of radio altimeter.
e) Area Chart - ICAO
This chart shows in detail the terminal routings and air traffic services system for
arriving flights.
f) Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - ICAO
This chart provides the flight crew with information that will enable them to comply
with the designated standard arrival route - instrument from the en-route phase to the
approach phase.
g) Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - ICAO
This chart provides the flight crew with information that will enable them to comply
with the designated standard departure route - instrument from the take-off phase to
the en-route phase.
h) Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO
This chart provides the flight crew with information that will enable them to perform
an approved instrument approach procedure to the runway of intended landing
including the missed approach procedure and where applicable, associated holding
patterns.
i) Visual Approach Chart - ICAO
This chart provides information on aerodrome, obstacles, designated airspace, visual
approach information, radio navigation aids and communication facilities.

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5. List of aeronautical charts available
Title of Series Scale Name / Number Date
Aerodrome Chart - ICAO 1:12500 VMMC
Aircraft Parking/Docking Chart - ICAO 1:6000 VMMC
Aerodrome Obstacle Chart - ICAO - Type A 1:1500 VMMC RWY 16
1:1500 VMMC RWY 34
Precision Approach Terrain Chart- ICAO Horizontal 1:2500 VMMC RWY 34
Vertical 1:500
Area Chart - ICAO VMMC Current
Standard Arrival Chart - Instrument (STAR) - VMMC – various edition as
ICAO arrival procedures per AIP
Standard Departure Chart - Instrument (SID) - VMMC – various
ICAO departure procedures
Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO VMMC - various
approach procedures
Visual Approach Chart - ICAO Visual Approach
1:50000 Visual Landing

6. Index to the world aeronautical chart

NIL.
7. Topographical charts
NIL.
8. Corrections to charts not contained in the AIP
NIL.

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11 AUG 2011

GEN 3.3 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

1. Responsible Authority
The Authority responsible for the overall administration of air traffic services for
international civil aviation is the Civil Aviation Authority.
Postal Address: Civil Aviation Authority
Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpção, 336-342
Centro Comercial Cheng Feng, 18º andar
Macao, China
AFTN Address: VMMCYAYX
Telephone Number: (853) 2851 1213
Fax Number: (853) 2833 8089
The services are provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following
ICAO documents:
Annex 2 - Rules of the Air
Annex 11 - Air Traffic Services
Doc 4444 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Rules of the Air and Air Traffic
Services (PANS-ATM)
Doc 8168 - Procedures for Air Navigation Services - Aircraft Operations (PANS-OPS)
Doc 7030 - Regional Supplementary Procedures
Differences to these provisions are detailed in subsection GEN 1.7.
2. Area of Responsibility
The Macao ATZ lies at the southeast edge of the Guangzhou Flight Information Region
abutting the Hong Kong Flight Information Region. Air Traffic Control is exercised in all
controlled airspace. All flight information, air traffic control and alerting services are
provided by Guangzhou and Hong Kong Area Control Centres respectively.
3. Type of Services
3.1. An Aerodrome Traffic Zone is established at Macao aerodrome. Flight information, air
traffic control and alerting services within ATZ are provided by Zhuhai, Hong Kong
approach and Macao aerodrome control.
3.2. ENR 1.4 describes the airspace designated for air traffic service purposes.
3.3. In general, the air traffic rules and procedures in force and the organisation of air traffic
services in Macao are in conformity with ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and
Procedures.
4. Co-ordination between the operator and ATS
Co-ordination between the operator and air traffic services is effected in accordance with
2.15 of ICAO ANNEX 11 and 2.1.1.4 and 2.1.1.5 of Part VIII of the Procedure for Air
navigation Services — Rules of the Air and Air Traffic Services (Doc 4444, PANS-ATM).

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5. Minimum flight altitude

The minimum flight altitude on the ATS routes, as presented in Hong Kong AIP and China
AIP.
6. Air Traffic Services
Civil Aviation Authority delegated the provision of air traffic services in Macau ATZ to
Macau International Airport Management:
Postal Address: CAM - Macau International Airport Co. Ltd., Airport Operations
Department, ATS Division
Macau International Airport
PAN ON, Taipa
MACAO
AFTN Address: VMMCYGYX
Telephone Number: (853) 88982826
Fax Number: (853) 2886 1294
PABX Number: (853) 2886 1111

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26 APR 2018

GEN 3.4 COMMUNICATION SERVICES

1. Responsible service
1.1. The organisation responsible for the operation of aeronautical communication and
navigational facilities at Macao is CAM - Macau International Airport Co. Ltd., Airport
Operations Department
Postal Address : CAM - Macau International Airport Co. Ltd., Airport Operations
Department
Macau International Airport
PAC ON Taipa
Macao, China
AFTN Address : VMMCYNYX
Telephone Number : (853) 2886 1111
Fax Number : (853) 2886 2222
The service is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following ICAO
documents:
Annex 10 Aeronautical Telecommunications
DOC 7030 Regional Supplementary Procedures
DOC 7910 Location Indicators
DOC 8400 Procedures for Air Navigation Services — ICAO Abbreviations and Codes
(PANS-ABC)
DOC 8585 Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies, Aeronautical Authorities and
Services
Note: LLZ RWY 16 (MCS) offset not in compliance of ICAO ANNEX 10 classification,
as mentioned in GEN 1.7 - 3
2. Area of responsibility
2.1. Arrangements for aeronautical radio communication and navigation services on a
continuing basis within the Macao ATZ should be made with the Civil Aviation Authority,
who is also responsible for the application of the regulations concerning the design, type
and installation of radio station on Macao registered aircraft.

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3. Type of services
3.1. Radio and Radar Navigation Service
3.1.1. The following types of radio aids to navigation are available:
- Instrument Landing System (ILS)
- Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range (D-VOR)
- Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
- Instrument Guidance System (IGS) (LLZ/DME)
3.1.2. Radar:
Secondary radars existing not to be used for radar control. Radar is used for traffic
observation and on emergency situations.
3.2. Mobile service
The aeronautical stations maintain a continuous watch on their stated frequencies during
the published hours of service unless otherwise notified. In all air-ground radio
communications English language is in use.
3.3. Broadcasting services
Meteorological broadcasts are available for the use of aircraft in flight. Full details are
given in subsection GEN 3.5.
3.4. Language used: English.

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 AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICES – INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CIRCUITS *

STATION CORRESPONDENT NUMBER RADIO FREQUENCIES TYPE OF HOURS REMARKS

AND TYPE TRAFFIC (UTC)
Name Location Call Sign Name Call sign OF Trans Rec
AIP MACAO

Indicator CHANNELS kHz kHz

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

MACAO VMMC HONG KONG 1 x LDD/d AMHS H24

GUANGZHOU 1 x LDD/d AFTN H24

MACAO HONG KONG HK APP 2 x LTF ATS H24 Direct controller to controller
TWR APP CONTROL voice links.

Civil Aviation Authority – Macao, China

MACAO ZHUHAI APP ZHUHAI 2 x LTF ATS H24 Direct controller to controller
TWR CONTROL APP voice links.

* For local circuits connecting different to a COM Centre, see diagrams GEN 3.4-4 and 3.4-5
12 JUL 2012
GEN 3.4 - 3

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AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICE – TELEGRAPH

TWR
VMMCZTZX

AIRPORT DISPATCH OFFICE

VMMCYDYD

AIRPORT OPERATION
COORDINATION CENTRE
VMMCYDYO

NOF
VMMCYNYX
HONG KONG
FIU 64 KPBS
VMMCYOYX MACAO LDD/d COM CENTRE
ARO AMHS VHHHYFYX
VMMCZPZX
STATION

GUANGZHOU
METEO OFFICE VMMCYFYF 2400 BPS
VMMCYMYX LDD/d COM CENTRE
ZGGGYFYX

METEO SERICES
VMMCYMYA

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

President
VMMCYAYX
Director Of Airport Infrastructure
& Air Navigation
VMMCYAYB
Accident/Incident Investigation
VMMCYAYC
AIS
VMMCYAYI
General
VMMCYAYX

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10 FEB 2000
AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICE - TELEPHONE

HONG KONG ZHUHAI

APP APP

MACAU
TWR

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 STATION or CHAIN SERVICE IDENTIFICATION EM FREQUENCY HOURS COORDINATES OPERATING AUTHORITY
KHz/MHz (UTC) AND REMARKS
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 02 JAN 97
GEN 3.4 - 6

MACAU BS Radio Villa verde A3E 738 KHz 2200-1600 22° 12’ 21” N Language: Chinese
113° 33’ 25” E U/S
Location: 346° / 3.2 NM ARP

MACAU BS Teledifusao de MACAU A3E 900 KHz 0000-2400 22° 12’ 21” N Language: Chinese
(TDM) 113° 32’ 43” E U/S
Location: 336° / 3.5 NM ARP

MACAU BS Teledifusao de MACAU F8E 98 MHz 0000-2400 22° 11’ 49” N Language: Portuguese
(TDM) 113° 32’ 46” E Coverage: 5.4 NM
Location: 333° / 2.93 NM ARP

MACAU BS Teledifusao de MACAU F8E 100.7 MHz 0000-2400 22° 11’ 49” N Language: Chinese
(TDM) 113° 32’ 46” E Coverage: 5.4 NM
Location: 333° / 2.93 NM ARP
VHF (FM) BROADCAST STATION
AIP MACAU

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AIP MACAO GEN 3.5 - 1
20 FEB 2014

GEN 3.5 METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES

1. Responsible service
1.1. The Meteorological Authority in Macao is conferred to “Direcção dos Serviços
Meteorológicos e Geofisicos (SMG)”.
Postal Address: Direcção dos Serviços Meteorológicos e Geofisicos
Caixa Postal 93
Rampa de Observatório
Taipa Grande, Taipa
MACAU
AFTN Address: VMMCYMYA
Telephone: (853) 88986214, 88986290
Fax Number: (853) 2885 0557
Email: meteo@smg.gov.mo
Homepage: www.smg.gov.mo

1.2. The Meteorological Service for civil aviation are provided by Airport Meteorological
Office, a division of SMG”, located at the Terminal Building of Macau International
Airport.
Postal Address: Centro Meteorológico para a Aeronautica
Room 11011, Terminal Building
Macau International Airport
PAC ON, Taipa
MACAU
AFTN Address: VMMCYMYX
Telephone: (853) 2886 1111 EXT 2508,
(853) 2886 2203 (duty forecaster)
Fax Number: (853) 2886 0017

1.3. The service is provided in accordance with the provisions contained in the following ICAO
documents:
Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation
Doc 7030 — Regional Supplementary Procedures
Difference to these provisions are detailed in subsection GEN 1.7.

2. Area of responsibility
The Airport Meteorological Office provides meteorological services for Macau ATZ.

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3. Meteorological observations and reports
3.1. Table GEN 3.5.3 Meteorological observations and reports
Type &
frequency of Type of MET
observation/ Reports &
Name of station/ automatic Supplementar
Location observing y information Hours of Climatological
indicator equipment included Observation System & Sites Operation information
1 2 3 4 5 6
MACAO/Macao Half-hourly METAR, Ultrasonic anemometer RWY 16 H24 NIL.
VMMC plus special SPECI Ultrasonic anemometer RWY 34
Observation TREND Ultrasonic anemometer middle pt
Transmissometer RWY 16
Transmissometer RWY 34
Transmissometer middle pt
Ceilometer RWY 16
Ceilometer RWY 34
AWS RWY 16 and RWY 34
Forward-Scatter Meter RWY16
and RWY 34

Explanatory Note: METAR Routine weather report

SPECI Selected special weather report
TREND Landing forecast
H24 24 hours

3.2. Observing system and operating procedures

3.2.1. Surface wind is measured by three Ultrasonic anemometers mounted on the masts of 10
meters high. The actual height of the anemometers is approximately 7 meters above the
runway. Two of the anemometers are set abeam the 16 and 34 touchdown zone and the
other one is set abeam the middle point. All three anemometers are positioned at a distance
of 130 meters on the East side of the runway centre line. Wind indicators are installed in
the meteorological office and the air traffic services units. Observations made at the middle
point anemometer constitutes the official wind report.
3.2.2. RVR is measured by three transmissometers set abeam of both the touchdown zone and the
middle point of the runway. They are positioned at a distance of 120 meters on the East
side of the runway centre line and are 2.5 meters above the runway. RVR values derived
from the transmissometers located near the touchdown zone are include in the MET report
whenever the horizontal visibility is observed to be less than 1500 meters. Forward-Scatter
Meters located at RWY 16 and RWY 34 is used as backup sensors when the
transmissometers under maintenance or out of services.
3.2.3. The height of cloud base is measured by two ceilrometers located at either end of the
runway at distance of 105 meters on the East side of the runway centre line.
3.2.4. Two Automatic Weather Stations located near RWY 16 and RWY 34 anomemeters are
used to measure the air temperature, dew point temperature, atmospheric pressure and
precipitation. All the readings of the sensors and the calculated QNH and humidity are
displayed in the weather terminal in Meteorological office and ATC.

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4. Types of services
4.1. Flight documentation is provided at the Airport Meteorological Office for all flights
leaving Macau.
The flight documentation comprises:
- significant weather chart ;
- upper wind and upper air temperature charts ;
- latest available aerodrome forecasts (in TAF code form) for the departure, destination
and alternate aerodromes ;
- relevant SIGMET messages ;
- for short haul flight (flying time of two hours or less) the latest METAR for the
departure, destination and alternate aerodromes are also supplied.

4.2. Briefing and Consultation

A meteorologist is available from 00 to 24 UTC to provide briefing and consultation for
flight crew members. In order to obtain the latest information including the meteorological
satellite and weather radar information, flight crew are advised to attend the briefing and
consultation before departure. For the planning of VFR flight, plain language summary
forecast of enroute weather conditions may be requested.

4.3. Aerodrome Warnings

The Meteorological Office of the Macau International Airport issues Aerodrome
Thunderstorm Warning and Aerodrome Strong Warning to affect the aerodrome. Tropical
Cyclone Warning Signal and Strong Monsoon Warning Signal which is issued by SMG,
are relayed to other Airport entity and users.

5. Notification required from operators

5.1. An operator requiring meteorological service or changes in existing meteorological service
shall notify, sufficiently in advance, the Airport Meteorological Office.
5.2. The Airport Meteorological Office shall be notified by the operator requiring service when:
a) new route or new types of operations are planned;
b) changes of a lasting character are to be made in scheduled operations
c) other changes, affecting the provision of meteorological service, are planned
5.3. The Airport Meteorological Office shall be notified by the operator or a flight crew
member:
a) of flight schedules
b) when non-scheduled are to be operated
c) when flights are delayed, advanced or cancelled

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6. Aircraft reports
Not required.
7. VOLMET services
Nil.
8. SIGMET services
Nil.
9. Other automated MET services
9.1. Meteorological broadcasts
NAME CALL EM FREQ TIME HOURS STATIONS CONTENTS
SIGN/ID (UTC) (UTC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
MACAU MACAU 126.4 CNS H24 MACAU MET Report
ATIS Special Report
TREND
Forecast

Note: ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service

CNS Continuous
H24 24 Hours

10. Tropical cyclone and strong monsoon winds and local winds effects on the approaches to
Macau International Airport
10.1. Tropical cyclone
10.1.1. Introduction
Tropical cyclone may occur over the South China Sea at any time of the year, but have
only produced persistent winds of gale force or over (mean winds speed exceeding 33 kt)
in the local Airport area during the months May to November. On one occasion (during the
passage of C.T.S. Becky, 1993), the mean hourly wind speed reached 67 kt (124 km/h) in
Macau and gusts exceeding 89 kt (166 km/h) were recorded.

10.1.2. Warning issued by the SMG

10.1.2.1. Whenever a typhoon, severe tropical storm, tropical storm or tropical depression centred
within about 430 nautical miles (800 km) of Macao, warnings are issued by the SMG to a
number of addresses including the Meteorological Office, the Air Traffic Services Units,
the Rescue Coordination Centre and to the Airport Terminal Building Information Office.
These warnings are also issued for dissemination beyond the aerodrome and broadcast to
aircraft in flight (see PARA 9 above). In addition, the SMG also passes the information to
the Civil Protection Operation Centre and other Government departments by fax or other
means.

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10.1.2.2. Tropical Cyclone Warning Signals

There are eight signals in use in Macao. They are Number 1, 3, 8NW, 8SW, 8NE, 8SE, 9
and 10:
No 1 Signal It is an Alert By Signal and calls attention to the fact that there is a tropical
cyclone centred within about 430 NM (800 km) from Macao which may later
affect Macau.

No 3 Signal It warns of strong winds. The centre of a tropical cyclone follows a pattern of
movement that sustained wind speed to be experienced in Macao may
possibly range from 22 to 33 kt (41 to 62 km/h) with gusts up to 60 kt (111
km/h).

No 8NW Signal - No 8SW Signal - No 8NE Signal - No 8SE Signal

It warns of gale or storm force winds. The centre of a tropical cyclone is
nearing and sustained wind speed to be experienced in Macao, from the
quarter indicated, may possibly range from 34 to 63 kt (63 to 117 km/h) with
gusts reaching up to 100 kt (185 km/h).

No 9 Signal The centre of the tropical cyclone is approaching Macao and it is expected
that Macao might be severely affected.

No 10 Signal The centre of the on-coming typhoon should strike at the immediate
approaches of Macao. The sustained wind speed should exceed 64 kt (118
km/h) with gusts of great intensity.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Bulletins issued by the SMG are disseminated to the various
places and broadcast by all radio, television stations and internet (www.smg.gov.mo). In
addition, visual signals are displayed day and night at Guia Lighthouse and Monte in
Macao Peninsula.
Details of the symbols and lights used for the signals are shown in Macao's Tropical
Cyclone Warning Card (http://www.smg.gov.mo/www/cvm/typhoon/download/tcode_a4.pdf)
issued by the SMG.

Aircraft Operators are advised to take early action to safeguard their aircraft by carrying
out the below precautions, and other actions which may appear necessary, prior to Signal
No. 8NW, 8SW, 8NE or 8SE is hoisted. Aircraft Owners/Operators may be held
responsible for any damage caused by their aircraft.

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a) Aircraft Operators should coordinate with Airport Operator to tow and park the
aircraft into the hangar if parking space allows;
b) All serviceable aircraft should be flown away from the airport;
c) Aircraft which cannot be flown away should be securely tie down in most
appropriate means by Aircraft Operator and/or Handling Agent;
d) Aircraft Operators should detail duty personnel to stand by in the event of a wind
shift necessitating re-orientation of aircraft.
10.2. Strong Monsoon Signal (Black Ball)
When strong to gale force winds which are associated with winter monsoon (from the
Northeast quadrant) or summer monsoon (from the Southwest quadrant) are occurring or
expected to occur in the local area, the Strong Monsoon Signal (black ball) will be issued
by the SMG. The Strong Monsoon Signal indicates that the sustained wind speed in Macao
due to the monsoon wind exceeds, or is forecast to exceed 22 kt (41 km/h).
Note: this signal is not applied during tropical cyclone situation.
10.3. Local wind effects on the approaches to Macau International Airport
- the area of Macau International Airport is possibly subject to the wind shear event
caused by microbursts and gust fronts of thunderstorms.
- there are no significant topographic features near the airport which cause an inordinate
amount of turbulence. The source of turbulence in the area is instability due to
convection.
The above conclusion is based on the historical wind observations in the meteorological
stations in Macao, Taipa and Coloane. The details of these wind effects will be concluded
once the three anemometers located along the runway are installed and sufficient data is
obtained.
11. Thunderstorm Warnings
The Airport Meteorological Office issues two classes of thunderstorm warnings which are
designated and differentiated using colors amber and red. The colors have different
meanings and demands in terms of weather conditions and actions to be implemented that
are explained below.
AMBER
Thunderstorm warning when the thunderstorm is observed within 48 km to 5 km from the
Airport and is forecasted that the thunderstorm activities can possibly affect the Airport;
Cancellation of AMBER warning will be issued whenever thunderstorm. activities have
ceased affecting the Airport.
RED
Thunderstorm warning is a severely hazardous weather signal that indicates the
thunderstorm activities are increasing or moving closer to the 5 km area of the Airport and
will directly affect the Airport.
Downgrading from RED to AMBER will be issued when thunderstorm activities are
weakening or moving away from the Airport.

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Notes:
1 - The RED waning can be issued without first issuing the AMBER warning;
2 - When the Amber warning is issued, prediction and possibility of upgrade to RED
warning may be included.
3 - Downgrading the RED warning to AMBER will normally mean that the RED warning
will not be issued again at least in the next 30 minutes. However if the weather conditions
suddenly deteriorate or thunderstorm activities develop stronger, the RED can be re-issued
at any moment
4 - The warnings can be cancelled without first downgrading from RED to AMBER.
12. Strong Wind Warning
When the 10 minutes average wind speed recorded in the runway is over 33 kt (62 km/h),
and there is not any Tropical Cyclone Signal or Strong monsoon Signal, the Aerodrome
Strong Wind Signal should be issued immediately.

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GEN 3.6 SEARCH AND RESCUE

1. Responsible service
The Civil Aviation Authority is the Authority for Search and Rescue in the Macao ATZ.
Macao Tower will be responsible for the activities of all measures and plans for immediate
Rescue (or Search, if being the case).
Within the limits of Macao ATZ, local helicopters and or light aircraft may be deployed in
cooperation with craft and personnel from other departments of the Macao Special
Administrative Regional Government (namely ships from Marine and Water Bureau) or
may be requested to private owned enterprises, according to a prefixed plan.
For medium and long range SAR activities over the high seas, aircraft whose destination is
Macao or has origin in Macao, will be assisted under the authority and coordination of the
Rescue Coordination Centre of Guangzhou in the People’s Republic of China or of the
Rescue Coordination Centre of the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong.
The search and rescue service is provided in accordance with the ICAO Standards,
recommended Practices and Procedures contained in the following documents:
Annex 12 Search and Rescue
Annex 13 Aircraft Accident Investigation
DOC 7030 Regional Supplementary Procedures
2. Area of responsibility
Search and rescue service is provide within Macao ATZ.
3. Type of services
3.1. Details of Rescue Units are given in Table 3.6.3. In addition, various elements of the
Marine and Water Bureau, the Security Forces of Macao, Public Security Police and
Customs Police, Merchant Marine, Fire and Ambulance Services and Public
Telecommunications, are available to the Search and Rescue Organisation.
Table 3.6.3 Search and rescue units
Name Location Facilities Remarks
22°08’58”N 2 boats for rescue in the Speed 35 kt
113°35’29”E vicinity of airport Capacity *
Macau 22°08’58”N 2 boats for fire fighting in
International Speed 35 kt
113°35’29”E the vicinity of airport
Airport
22°08’58”N 1 SAR vessel in the vicinity Speed 25 kt MAX
113°35’29”E of airport Capacity **

* 4 life rafts with a capacity of 25 persons each, on each rescue boat (200 persons on total).
Additional rescue capacity on the 2 fire fighting boats.
** Max rescue capacity: 85 persons and 20 life raft (20 person each raft)

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3.2. Rescue co-ordination service
Macao Rescue Unit (Macao TWR)
Coordination of SAR operations – Emergency Operation Centre
Postal Address : Macau International Airport (SAR)
PAC ON
Taipa
Macao, China
AFTN Address : Macao TWR – VMMCZTZX
Airport Emergency Centre - VMMCYVYX
Fax number : (853) 2886 0024
Telephone : (853) 2886 0019, 2886 0020, 2886 0021
3.3. Maritime Search & Rescue Service
3.3.1. The Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (CC) formed under the Vessel
Traffic Control Centre of Macao (Macao VTS) is responsible for maritime search and
rescue operations within Macao waters, and its operation is activated once the need arises.
The Vessel Traffic Control Centre of Macao is abbreviated as the "Macao VTS".
The Macao VTS offers round-the-clock services to vessels sailing in Macao waters, and
any vessels that need its help may contact the centre via the following means:
VHF radio channel 16 (156.800 MHz) and channel 10 (156.500 MHz)
Telephone: (853) 28726766
Fax: (853) 28726769
Upon picking up a distress signal, the Macao VTS will immediately alert all the relevant
search and rescue authorities and coordinators. Meanwhile the centre will stay in touch
with all relevant parties until rescuers arrive at the scene of the incident. Should the need
arise, the Macao VTS will activate the Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (CC).
Search and Rescue Coordination Centre (CC)
Once activated, the Coordination Centre will take charge of the search and rescue efforts,
and communicate with other parties via the following means:
VHF radio channel 10 (156.500 MHz) (or the other radio channels mentioned above)
Telephone: (853) 28726743
Fax: (853) 28726769

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3.3.2. Details of coordination and “on scene command” for Rescue in Macao ATZ waters, are as
follows:
UNIT AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1 Airport overall responsibility, control and coordination: - The Airport and 1000 meters around
Macao Airport Emergency Operations Centre the runway in water area
2 Joint responsibility of Macao Airport Emergency Between 1000 meters and 3000 meters
Operations Centre and Marine and Water Bureau around the runway in water area.
(on scene commander of maritime operating means)
3 Marine and Water Bureau Between 3000 meters around runway
(on scene commander of maritime operating means) and the limits of Macao ATZ in water
area.
4 Fire Fighting Department (Corpo de Bombeiros) with Ground Area outside airport fence
coordination of Civil Protection Operation Office
(the Centro Operações da Protecção Civil (COPC))

4. SAR agreements
Macao is within the responsibility of Guangzhou SAR center for the Pearl River Delta
Area. Cooperation links are established between Guangzhou RCC and Hong Kong RCC
for possible mutual assistance in the area.
5. Conditions of availability
Although specific SAR aircraft and surface vessels are not immediately available in Macao,
other organisations will, on request, provide assistance and specialised SAR aircraft,
equipment and personnel for conduct of air and sea searches.
6. Procedures and signals used
6.1. Procedures
Procedures for pilot-in-command observing an accident or intercepting a distress call
and/or message are outlined in Annex 12, Chapter 5.
6.2. Communications
6.2.1. Transmission and reception of distress and urgency message within the Macao ATZ are
handled in accordance with Annex 10, Vol. II, Chapter 5, Para 5.3.
6.2.2. For communications during SAR operations, the codes and abbreviations published in
ICAO Doc 8400 (Codes and Abbreviations) are used.
6.2.3. Information concerning positions, call signs, frequencies and hours of operation on Macao
aeronautical stations is published in the AD2 section.
6.2.4. The frequency 121.5 MHz is guarded continuously at Macao Tower. The Macao Maritime
Post of Search and Rescue guards the international distress frequency.
6.3. Search and rescue signals
The search and rescue signals to be used are those prescribed in Annex 12, Appendix A,
paragraphs 2 and 3.

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GEN 4. CHARGES FOR AERODROMES/HELIPORTS AND

AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES

GEN 4.1 AERODROME CHARGES

General conditions

Unless a prior arrangement has been made with the Director of the Macau International
Airport, all landing, parking and refueling charges due and payable in respect of an aircraft
shall be payable before the aircraft leaves the airport, and the Director may refuse to give
clearance for that aircraft to depart or for any other aircraft that is operated by the operator
of that aircraft to depart until such charges have been paid.

For as long as an aircraft is upon the Airport, the Director shall have a lien, both particular
and general, over the aircraft, its parts and accessories, for all charges that shall be or
become due and payable to the Director, in respect of the aircraft or in respect of any other
aircraft that is operated by the operator of that aircraft. The lien referred to in paragraph 1.2
a) above, shall not lapse or be lost by reason of the aircraft departing from the Airport, but
shall continue and be exercisable at any time when the aircraft shall return to and be upon
the Airport, for as long as the said charges shall remain unpaid.

1 Landing fees (in MOP):

The Landing fee includes the following:

- Terminal air traffic control;

- Use of radio and visual navigation;
- Parking for the first 60 minutes after landing and for the last 60 minutes prior to
taking off.

Landings in one month/Airline

Aircraft 1st tier 2nd tier
MTOW in tons up to 60 landings over 60 landings
Basic Per ton Basic Per ton
up to 9 810 - 785 -
10 to 50 810 85 785 69
51 to 100 4 295 65 3 614 58
101 to 200 7 545 57 6 514 55
more than 200 13 245 38 12 014 35

Note : Whenever the number of landings leads to a change of tier, the fee applicable to total
operations performed during that month is that applicable to the last operation according to
the index.

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1.1 Landing fees exemptions

a) aircraft in the exclusive services for the Portuguese Republic or the People’s
Republic of China;
b) aircraft in official missions or under special agreements or on a reciprocity basis;
c) aircraft in humanitarian or search and rescue operations;
d) aircraft that due to technical, meteorological or similar contingency cases and forced
to return to the airport;
e) aircraft whose finality of the operation may justify the exemption.

1.2 Landing fees reduction:

a) Aircraft engaged in local training and equipment testing flights, may be entitled to a
reduction up to 75%.
b) Aircraft landing between 23:00 to 07:00 local time are entitled to a 50% reduction.

2 Aircraft parking fees (in MOP):

Landings in one month/Airline

Aircraft 1st tier 2nd tier
MTOW in tons up to 60 landings over 60 landings
Per hour Per hour
up to 9 51 41
10 to 50 129 103
51 to 150 180 144
151 to 250 232 185
more than 250 283 227

Note : Whenever the number of landings leads to a change of tier, the fee applicable to total
parking hours during the month in question is that applicable to the last operation
according to the index.

2.1 Parking fees exemptions

a) aircraft in the exclusive services for the Portuguese Republic or the People’s
Republic of China;
b) aircraft in official missions or under special agreements or on a reciprocity basis;
c) aircraft in humanitarian or search and rescue operations;
d) aircraft that due to technical, meteorological or similar contingency cases and forced
to return to the airport, the reason for returning to the airport may justify the
exemption of parking time;
e) aircraft whose finality of the operation may justify the exemption of the parking time.

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3 Passenger fee:
For each passenger, older than 2 years of age, boarded to any destination MOP 110

3.1 Passenger fee exemptions

a) Infants under 2 years of age;

b) Passengers in direct transit, i.e. those who will proceed on the same aircraft or in
another aircraft under the same flight number, with or without going through
customs and immigration control;
c) Passengers of aircraft landing in cases of forced return to the airport due to technical
deficiencies, weather conditions or other force majeure reasons, duly proved;
d) Passengers holding diplomatic passport;
e) Passengers holding a travel document issued by the People’s Republic of China to:

- Government officials at the level of vice-minister or above;

- Director and sub-directors of the Liaison Office of the People’s Central
Government at the Macao Special Administrative Region;
- Commissioner and adjunct-commissioner of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of
the People’s Republic of China at the Macao Special Administrative Region;
- Commander, political commissioner and vice-commander of the People’s
Liberation Army Macau Garrison;

f) Aircraft using the airport for purposes that might justify the exemption, when
approved by the concessionaire on a case-by-case basis.
g) Transfer passengers, including:

i. Passengers arriving at the airport by aircraft with a particular flight number

and depart on the same aircraft or another, but with a different flight number
and without completion of border formalities;
ii. Passengers continue their journey by air with less than 48 hours after its
landing on Macau International Airport, with or without completion of border
formalities;
iii. Passengers arriving at the airport using the "Express Link" service provided
by Macau International Airport and leave on aircraft without completion of
border formalities.

4 Maximum refueling fee (in MOP): 0.10 per gallon

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5 Security fee (in MOP):

For each passenger, older than 2 years of age, boarded to any destination MOP 30

5.1 Security fee exemptions

a) Infants under 2 years of age;

b) Passengers in direct transit, i.e. those who will proceed on the same aircraft or in
another aircraft under the same flight number, with or without going through
customs and immigration control;
c) Passengers of aircraft landing in cases of forced return to the airport due to technical
deficiencies, weather conditions or other force majeure reasons, duly proved;

6 Currencies exchange rates:

a) Hong Kong and Macau
1 HKD = 1.03 MOP
b) United States of America and Macau
1 USD = 8.01 MOP*
*With along the year oscillations which that do not go beyond ± 1%

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