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”It is recommended that all individuals wear masks on DoD conveyances (e.g., aircraft, maritime vessels, and buses) and in Government cars, vans, or other low occupancy transportation assets when more than one person is present.”

 

All passengers arriving aboard the AMC Patriot Express will now be transported to the Bahrain International Airport (BIA) where they will claim their baggage and process through immigration and customs at the new commercial airport facility. Sponsors are advised to meet their inbound travelers at the International Airport arrivals area- no longer NSA 3.

NSA 3 will remain the pet quarantine area, but will no longer be the pickup area for passengers. Pet owners will be required to return to NSA 3 after processing at BIA to claim pets. Bahrain Customs will allow a sponsor to pick-up pets with a copy of the owner’s passport and pet import permit.

The AMC Terminal will download pet owners from the aircraft first to obtain their information and allow them to see their pet. All Passengers arriving on the Patriot Express will clear through the Bahrain International Airport (immigration, customs and baggage claim).

 

PERSONNEL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ON AMC PATRIOT EXPRESS.

Effective immediately, arriving passengers aboard the AMC PATRIOT EXPRESS are now received at the Bahrain International Airport. Military travelers will not wear military uniform into the Bahrain Civilian Airport. Furthermore, will not transport weapons, weapons parts or magazines of any kind aboard on PATRIOT EXPRESS commercial aircraft into Bahrain.

The following items are prohibited for commercial flights (this includes AMC PATRIOT EXPRESS) arriving at Bahrain International Airport and are subject to quarantine or confiscation:

* Weapons and associated holsters.

* Weapon parts to include bolts, locking blocks, empty magazines and other maintenance pieces.

* Weapons accessories to include sights, optics, and laser target illuminators/designators.

* Ammunition and explosives.

* Law enforcement equipment to include handcuffs and other restraints.

* Knives to include multi-tools, leathermans, dive knives and military uniform swords.

* Green laser pointers or any color laser pointer above 100-mw power.

* Communications equipment to include encryptors, commercial or military radios, satellite phones, executive voice kits, key loaders, and hard drives (that do not have customs pre-clearance from HNCC-B).

* Unmanned systems to include aerial, surface, and underwater systems.

 

 

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Contact Information

AMC/USN BAHRAIN PASSENGER TERMINAL
CTF-53 PASSENGER SERVICES
PSC 900 AV UNIT
FPO AE 09838

Service Counter
Comm: (+973)17859009 / (+973)17326178
DSN: (318)439-9009 / (318)439-9591

Email: M-BA-CTF53-passengerservices@us.navy.mil

Hours of operation: 24/7

Welcome to AMC BAHRAIN PASSENGER TERMINAL

On behalf of NAVCENT and CTF53, Welcome to the Kingdom of Bahrain and we hope you have an enjoyable stay!

Our AMC/USN operated Terminal is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and standing ready to support your military travel requirements.

We hope that you will find this website useful to you as you plan your military air travel.

Should you have any questions concerning your military travel please contact us on DSN: 318-439-9009/318-439-9591 or Commercial: 00973-1785-9009/00973-1785-9591.  You can also email us at M-BA-CTF53-passengerservices@us.navy.mil

We look forward in serving you now and in the future. We wish you a pleasant and memorable experience.

Click here for information on Arrival into Bahrain.

 

Space Required Passengers

Please see our 72 Hour Flight Schedule to see all Roll call times for pre-booked passengers & Space required passengers. Please call our AMC Passenger Service Terminal/Center for any questions.

Space Available Passengers

On 22 April, 2022 OUSD(A&S) reinstated all Space-Available Travel Program Categories as defined in Department of Defense Instruction 4515.13, “Air Transportation Eligibility,” Change 6.

Please submit required documents at a minimum of 15 working days prior to intended flight. 

Please Contact NAVCENT Space A Coordinator for Space-Available authorization required documents, you can reach them on: NAVCENTSPACEACOORDINATOR@US.NAVY.MIL 

Contact: (DSN)318 439-8198 or (Commercial): (+973)1785-8198

 

            Note:     All Space-A passengers are kindly reminded to either carry a printed hard copy of their space-a documents or have a digital copy available on them to ensure a smooth check-in process at the counter.

         Additional Information

Passengers are reminded that Baggage limitations are: 2 bags per individual, limited to 70 pounds maximum weight per bag and not to exceed the dimensions of 62 linear inches, unless otherwise stated on your orders. Passengers may have one carry-on bag and one personal item, that must fit under any aircraft seat.

Traveling with Pets

Click here for your Pet Travel Document Requirements

 IN –CABIN Pet Carrier Dimensions are not to exceed L18” x  W11” x H10.5” .

Click here for more information on  Arrival of Pets into Bahrain.

We strive on providing you with the best possible service. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns during your visit.

 

*** Please check our 72 hour Schedule regularly for the most up to date times ***

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Flight Updates/Delays/Changes

*** AMC PATRIOT EXPRESS ADVISORY*** 

*** INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS OF ARRIVING PASSENGERS ***  

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Approximate pick-up time for Arrival Rotator passengers is 17:00 local on  

29 NOVEMBER 2025   at Bahrain International Airport.  

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INFORMATION FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS  

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Counters open at 1200 local on 29 NOVEMBER 2025  for passengers destined to Diego Garcia & Djibouti. 

All Diego Garcia passengers must be prepared to present hard copies of their Travel Orders/Letter of Authorization and APACS.  

NOTE: Passengers, baggage check-in must be completed NLT 16:00 local on  

29 NOVEMBER 2025. 

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*** INFORMATION FOR Early Check-in   PASSENGERS  ***   

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Check-in counters open from 10:00 to 14:00 local on 30 NOVEMBER 2025. 

For holding a confirmed reservation (PCS, FUNDED TAD / TDY)  AMC Travelers departing Bahrain on the Patriot Express (Rotator) destined to NORFOLK  

NOTE: THIS EXCLUDE SPACE-A PASSENGERS.  

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***INFORMATION FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS***  

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Counters open at 08:30 local on 01 DECEMBER 2025. 

for passengers destined to NORFOLK  holding a confirmed reservation (PCS, FUNDED TAD / TDY).  

NOTE: Duty Passengers, baggage, pet(s) check-in must be completed NLT 12:00 local on   

01 DECEMBER 2025. 

Space-A roll call will commence at 12:00 local on 01 DECEMBER 2025. 

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**** Please check our 72-hour Schedule regularly for the most up to date times **** 

**** Flight schedules are updated daily at 2300 local **** 

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Local Travel Information

 *** ATTENTION ALL ROTATOR PASSENGERS *** 

Click here : Early Check-In for AMC Travelers with Confirmed PCS or Funded TAD/TDY reservations departing Bahrain on the Patriot Express (Rotator) Flight.

Travel to U.S.A.

Passengers travelling to US, on the Patriot Express must be prepared to present Hard copies of their Travel Orders.

Click here for the required Travel Documentation.

Click here for US Customs and Border Clearance Requirements.

 

Travel to Diego Garcia

Advance Travel Requirements: All personnel seeking approval to travel to Diego Garcia confirm lodging availability, and receive an approved Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS) request prior arrival at Diego Garcia. The Diego Garcia point of contact can be reached at “ NSFDGAdminofficer@fe.navy.mil  ”

Click here for more information on Aircraft and Personnel Automated Clearance System (APACS)

Please check this page often.  Updates will be listed as soon as available.  This message will only change if there are further updates to provide.  Our website is the best place to confirm flight status and travel updates.