Flight Operations to Lagos - NBAC 2016

The Nigerian Business Aviation Conference (NBAC 2016) will take place on March 17-18 in Lagos. The third NBAC will see a range of panel sessions, speeches, and debates focusing on the theme of ‘Sustaining Nigeria’s position on the African Business Aviation Landscape.' The Chairperson of NBAC 2016 is Alan Peaford, Editor-in-Chief of African Aerospace and Arabian Aerospace. UAS' Regional Manager for West and Central Africa, Abdul Oricha, will be a panelist discussing Dispatch & Clearances - Addressing local challenges on Friday, March 18.Here is the operational information you need when planning a trip to Lagos.

Immigration

All passengers must obtain a visa prior to their arrival in Nigeria as it is not possible to organize one after landing.All crew members must have their names on a stamped GENDEC, must be in uniform and carry their ID card on arrival.

Customs

Import

• 200 cigarettes / 50 medium sized cigars / 200g of tobacco
• One liter of spirits and one liter of wine
• 0.284ltr of perfume or eau-de-Cologne

Note: if more than this is imported, then duty must be paid on the whole quantity.

• Gifts valued up to NGN300.00 ($1.00) excluding jewelry, photographic equipment, electronics and luxury goods

Prohibited

• Beer, mineral water, fruit juice, and soft drinks
• Textile fabrics and mosquito netting
• Precious metals
• Meat, vegetables, cereals, and eggs either fresh or preserved
• Spaghetti and noodles

For more information see: https://www.customs.gov.ng/ProhibitionList/import.phpExport

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1 lb. of tobacco of foreign manufacture
• 200 cigarettes of local manufacture
• One bottle of whiskey
• All ceremonial objects and antiquities can only be exported with the approval of the Department of Antiquities.

Prohibited

• Maize
• Timber
• Raw hides and skin
• Unprocessed rubber latex and lumps
• Artifacts and antiquities
• Wildlife animals classified as endangered species and products associated with them

For more information see: https://www.customs.gov.ng/ProhibitionList/export.phpCurrency

• Naira (NGN)

Airport Embarkation Tax

• $50.00 (Passenger Service Charge)

Airport

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

• IATA Code: DNMM
• Latitude/ Longitude: 06°34′38″N 003°19′16″E
• Elevation: 135 ft / 41 m
• Magnetic variation: 2.41°W (WMM2015 magnetic declination) 0.10° annual change

Private and Non-Scheduled Flights

• All private flights require both overflight and landing permits
• All non-scheduled flights require both overflight and landing permits

Airport notesThere are no parking restrictions.

NOTAMs

A0059/16 - HOLDING POSITION RWY 18R CLOSED.PILOTS TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO ATC INSTRUCTIONS. 04 MAR 00:00 2016 UNTIL 18 MAR 23:59 2016.A0061/16 - REMARKING OF RWY 18R/36L.PILOTS TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO ATC INSTRUCTIONS. 07-10 0600-1000, 07 MAR 06:00 2016 UNTIL 10 MAR 10:00 2016A0062/16 - CLOSURE OF TAXIWAY A FROM INTERSECTION OF TAXIWAY F TO RWY 18R HOLDING POSITION.PILOTS TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO ATC INSTRUCTIONS. 04-19 2300-2259, 04 MAR 23:00 2016 UNTIL 19 MAR 22:59 2016A0054/16 - TAXIWAY C1 OF RWY 18L CLOSED.PILOTS ARE ADVISED TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO ATC INSTRUCTIONS. 29 FEB 18:00 2016 UNTIL 13 MAR 23:59 2016A0052/16 - REHABILITATION WORK AT GAT APRON IN PROGRESS. PILOTS ARE ADVISED TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO ATC INSTRUCTIONS. 29 FEB 15:00 2016 UNTIL 13 MAR 23:59 2016.A0047/16 - TAXIWAY C(EASTERN TAXIWAY)ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO CATEGORY C AIRCRAFT.PILOTS SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION WHILE TAXIING. 25 FEB 16:00 2016 UNTIL 25 MAY 16:00 2016 ESTIMATED.A0013/16 - RWY 36R OPEN SPACE BY LINK 7 IN USE AS TEMPORARY COMPASS BAY. 27 JAN 17:00 2016 UNTIL 27 APR 17:00 2016 ESTIMATED.A0003/16 - COMPASS BAY RWY 18L CLOSED. 06 JAN 14:20 2016 UNTIL 06 APR 14:20 2016 ESTIMATED.A0002/16 - RUNWAY 18R CENTER LINE LIGHT UNSERVICEABLE.PILOTS TO ADHERE TO ATC INSTRUCTIONS WHILE LANDING AND TAKING OFFFuel Service

• Total
• Conoil
• Oando
• CITA
• MRS
• Cleanserve
• Sahara oil

Accommodation

Hotels near the airport

• Protea Hotel - Tel: +234 1448 2000

• Sheraton Lagos Hotel - Tel: +234 1280 0100

Hotels near the event

• Wheatbaker Hotel - Tel: +234-1-2773560

• Southern Sun Hotel - Tel: +234-1-2805200 / +234-1-2800630

Transport

Car rental

• Hertz Rent-A-Car - Tel: +234-817 200 7171 / +234-817 200 7230

Taxis

• PUDO Cab Services - Tel: +234-909 999 7836

Trip support solutions are available from UAS Nigeria Regional Office in Lagos Email: los@uas.aero