AIP for Kingdom of Bahrain and State of Qatar (section GEN-4.2) valid from 31 OCT 2024

GEN 4.2 Air navigation services charges

4.2.1 EN - ROUTE CHARGES

4.2.1.1 GENERAL

4.2.1.1.1 An en - route charge will be payable by the owner or operator of the aircraft concerned in respect of each flight carried out, whether in whole or in part within the BAHRAIN FIR / BAHRAIN UIR, which entails the use of facilities provided by the Bahrain Air Traffic Control Centre in accordance with authorised procedures.

4.2.1.1.2 A flight is defined as the complete process of take - off, journey en - route and subsequent landing.

4.2.1.1.3 The assessment for the en - route charge is based on a sliding scale relating to the maximum permitted take - off weight of the aircraft.

4.2.1.2 SCALE OF CHARGES

4.2.1.2.1 STANDARD CHARGES

The standard charge will be assessed in accordance with the following schedule:

Charges impose on each landing and take-off to / from Bahrain International Airport
Weight	Charges
Up to 40,000 Kg	BD 12.600
40,001 Kg - 80,000 Kg	BD 18.900
80,001 Kg - 120,000 Kg	BD 25.200
120,001 Kg - 200,000 Kg	BD 31.500
200,001 Kg - 300,000 Kg	BD 37.800
300,001 Kg or more	BD 42.000

4.2.1.3 EN-ROUTE CHARGES

Air Navigation charges for aircraft that does not landing in Bahrain International Airport
Weight	Charges
Up to 40,000 Kg	BD 24.000
40,001 Kg - 80,000 Kg	BD 35.000
80,001 Kg - 120,000 Kg	BD 47.000
120,001 Kg - 200,000 Kg	BD 59.000
200,001 Kg - 300,000 Kg	BD 71.000
300,001 Kg or more	BD 79.000

4.2.1.4 REBATES

Rebates in the standard charges may be granted by Civil Aviation Affairs upon issuance of specific directives. Details upon application.

A special rate of 50% of the standard en - route charge may be applied in the case of a flight carried out for the sole purpose of the training ot testing of fliying personnel that entails the aircraft being flown outside the aerodrome Control Zone. Prior written application for the grant of such special rates should be made to the Under Secrectary of Civil Aviation, Bahrain.

4.2.1.5 EXEMPTIONS

4.2.1.5.1 GENERAL

Exemptions from the payment of en - route charges other than those listed below may be granted by Civil Aviation Affairs by the issuance of special directives. Details upon application.

4.2.1.5.2 The following classes of aircraft are exempt by law from Air Navigation Services charges:

State aircraft and aircraft of Kings, Heads of State and Emirs and persons of similar status;
Aircraft of the United Nations and its specialised agencies;
Aircraft of the Leauge of Arab States and its specialised agencies, and aircraft of regionl organisations of which the State is a member;
Aircraft used free of charge in ambulance operations, search and rescue operations, as well as aircraft of the Red Crescent and Red Cross; and
Any other aircraft or any government of diplomatic agency that the Minister may exempt from fees either totally or partially, if this is in the public interest, following consultation with the Minster of Finance and approval of the Prime Minister.