2.1 IFPS ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS
2.1.1 The originators of
FPLs and associated messages for
IFR/
VFR flights intending to operate to/from/within and overflying Qatar Airspace are advised to address those messages to the
AFTN addressee indicator for Qatar
IFPS - OTHHZPZX.
2.1.2 For outbound flights from Qatar, Airline Operators shall be responsible to provide the
AFTN addresses of relevant
ATC units outside Qatar Airspace for Re-addressing as described in
Sub-section 2.2 RE-ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS.
2.1.3 All
FPLs and associated messages to/from/within and overflying Qatar Airspace shall be submitted to the above address for processing at least one (1) hour prior to the
EOBT of those flights but not more than one hundred and twenty (120) hours.
2.2 RE-ADDRESSING REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1 Re-addressing may be used in any
FPL or associated messages submitted to the Qatar
IFPS for processing.
2.2.2 Qatar
IFPS will transmit a copy of a
FPL or associated messages to any
AFTN addresses specified by the message originator in the re-addressing function. This function is only available where the addresses that are specified by the message originator are
AFTN addresses.
2.2.3 The Qatar
IFPS will not confirm the correctness of any addresses submitted in the re-addressing function.
2.2.4 The extra addresses for re-addressing function shall be included in the message text after the originator line and before the opening bracket of the message. A maximum of seven (7)
AFTN addresses is allowed per line for extra addressing, and each line shall begin with the letters ‘AD’ separated by a space from the first address.
2.3 IFPS VALIDATION SYSTEM
2.3.1 The Qatar
IFPS will send Operational Reply Messages (ORM) for all ATS messages in the category of
FPL,
DLA,
CHG and
CNL messages addressed to
OTHHZPZX by message originators. There are three (3) types of ORM messages as detailed below:
- ACK (Acknowledge - for messages automatically or manually processed)
- MAN (Manual - for messages referred for manual correction)
- REJ (Reject - for messages automatically or manually rejected)
2.3.2 In order to prevent confusion the message originators shall wait until they have received an ACK or REJ message from the Qatar
IFPS for the first message before they submit the second associated message.
2.3.3 Airline operator/
FPL originator are responsible for ensuring that the Flight Plan filed in accordance with the current required routing as published in each national Aeronautical Information Publication and in compliance with applicable
NOTAM.
2.3.4 In case of Non-Receipt of Operational Reply Messages (ORM) within twenty (20) minutes, originators are advised to reach Flight Plan operations as contact details given under
Sub-section 2.4.3 to check the status of
FPL or associated messages.
2.4 OTHER INFORMATION
2.4.1 A web portal for Flight Plan submission is available for the Airline Operators who do not have the access to the
AFTN. This platform can be used to syntax check any flight plan.
2.4.2 For Guidelines and login credentials, please send the request to the email address as mentioned in
Sub-section 2.4.3 with the subject “Request for Flight Plan Proposal client”
2.4.3 Contact Flight Plan Operations: