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*** ATTENTION TO ALL PATRIOT EXPRESS TRAVELLERS WITH IN-CABIN PETS. UPDATED IN –CABIN PET CARRIER DIMENSIONS ARE L18” x  W11” x H10.5” ***

”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.”

 

Patriot Express Travelers,

This is a flight schedule message. Starting from 16 April 2023 The Patriot Express is operating with the carrier ATLAS AIR. The routing will originate and terminate in Norfolk, and include stops at Sigonella , Rota and Bahrain both ways, with Diego Garcia  being the turn-around station.  It is extremely important for travelers to keep the schedule change in mind and contact NAVPTO / PSD for flight bookings accordingly. You may contact the passenger terminal with questions and concerns at M-BA-CTF53-passengerservices@us.navy.mil and DSN:318 439-9591.

 

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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.

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

           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” .

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

*** All flights are subject to change or delay without notice ***
*** Please check our 72 hour Schedule regularly for the most up to date times ***

 

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

Local Travel Information

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

Vaccination Requirement: All personnel travelling to Diego Garcia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and recommended to be up to date in accordance with CDC guidelines. Proof of vaccination is required upon arrival. Any partially vaccinated/non-vaccinated personnel arriving in Diego Garcia will be restricted to their quarters until departure.

Advance Travel Requirements: All personnel seeking approval to travel to Diego Garcia must provide confirmation of vaccination status, 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.