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AFI 10-1801

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FOREIGN GOVERNMENTAL AIRCRAFT LANDINGS AT UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS

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AFI 10-1801, "FOREIGN GOVERNMENTAL AIRCRAFT LANDINGS AT UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS", is a Department of the Air Force publication, dated September 25, 2018.

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September 25, 2018

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AF/A3

Headquarters, Department of the Air Force

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AFI 10-1801 — index record

NumberAFI 10-1801
TitleFOREIGN GOVERNMENTAL AIRCRAFT LANDINGS AT UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INSTALLATIONS
PublishedSeptember 25, 2018
Certified currentSeptember 25, 2018
Office of primary responsibilityAF/A3
Issued byHeadquarters, Department of the Air Force
Status on the indexCurrent
Last index actionRewrite, September 25, 2018
Source indexAir Force e-Publishing
Index last readOctober 20, 2026

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Purpose, in the publication’s words

This instruction implements Air Force Policy Directive 10-18, Foreign Governmental Aircraft Use of United States Air Force Airfields. It provides guidance and procedures for coordinating, approving, and supporting foreign governmental aircraft landings at United States Air Force (USAF) installations (Active, Guard and Reserve), USAF support facilities at foreign airfields and USAF ramps at civil airports hosting Air National Guard (ANG), and United States Air Force Reserve (USAFR) units. Compliance with this instruction is mandatory and applies to all military and civilian Air Force personnel, members of the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, and other individuals or organizations as required by binding agreement or obligation with the Department of the Air Force. This publication requires the collection and/or maintenance of information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974. Forms affected by the Privacy Act have an appropriate Privacy Act Statement. Ensure that all records created as a result of processes

Summary of changes, as printed

This instruction has been significantly revised and should be reviewed in its entirety. This revision includes updated guidelines regarding aircraft supplies and services of foreign military or other state aircraft as outlined in Title 10 United States Code, Subtitle D, Part IV, Chapter 939, § 9626. Additionally, this update addresses protection levels for foreign aircraft, procedures for handling of foreign Very Important Persons, Distinguished Visitors, and dignitaries and procedures for United States Customs and Border Protection regarding foreign aircraft and personnel Point of Entry into United States Air Force installations. Additionally, approval authorities for North Atlantic Treaty Organization aircraft landings were updated.

Contents

  1. Chapter 1— INTRODUCTIONp. 4
  2. Chapter 2— ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
  3. Chapter 4— REQUEST PROCEDURESp. 9
  4. Chapter 5— UNAUTHORIZED LANDINGSp. 11
  5. Chapter 6— SUPPORT TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTAL AIRCRAFTp. 14
  6. Chapter 7— FEES AND CHARGESp. 17
  7. Chapter 8— RANK/HONOR CODESp. 19
  8. Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 20
  9. Attachment 2— HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION CODESp. 22
All 34 contents entries
  1. Chapter 1— INTRODUCTIONp. 4
  2. 1.1. Scopep. 4
  3. Chapter 2— ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESp. 5
  4. 2.1. The Civil/Military Aviation Integration Division (AF/A3OJ)p. 5
  5. 2.2. The installation commander or designated representativep. 5
  6. 2.3. Decision Authorityp. 6
  7. 3.1. United States Air Force Airfields and Support Facilities Conditionsp. 8
  8. Chapter 4— REQUEST PROCEDURESp. 9
  9. 4.1. Authorization proceduresp. 9
  10. 4.2. Processing a Request for Landing Authorizationp. 10
  11. Chapter 5— UNAUTHORIZED LANDINGSp. 11
  12. 5.1. Unauthorized Landing Proceduresp. 11
  13. 5.2. Emergency Landingsp. 11
  14. 5.3. Inadvertent Landingsp. 12
  15. 5.4. Intentional Unauthorized Landingsp. 12
  16. 5.5. Detaining an Aircraftp. 12
  17. Chapter 6— SUPPORT TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTAL AIRCRAFTp. 14
  18. 6.1. Servicesp. 14
  19. 6.2. Crew Documentationp. 14
  20. 6.3. Customs and Border Protectionp. 14
  21. 6.4. Hazardous Materialp. 15
  22. 6.5. Liaison Officerp. 15
  23. 6.6. Aircraft Supportp. 15
  24. 6.7. Prior Permission Required (PPR)p. 15
  25. 6.8. Airfield Use Limitationp. 16
  26. 6.9. Aircrew Review of Applicable Publicationsp. 16
  27. Chapter 7— FEES AND CHARGESp. 17
  28. 7.1. Routine Airport Servicesp. 17
  29. 7.2. Reimbursable Chargesp. 17
  30. 7.3. For Base Finance Onlyp. 18
  31. Chapter 8— RANK/HONOR CODESp. 19
  32. 8.1. Distinguished Visitors, Foreign Dignitaries and Very Important Personsp. 19
  33. Attachment 1— GLOSSARY OF REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATIONp. 20
  34. Attachment 2— HAZARDOUS CLASSIFICATION CODESp. 22

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