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Flight Delays/Changes

This Page is maintained and monitored by Diego Garcia Passenger Service Representatives 

Please contact us for any flight updates at:

DSN: (315) 370-2745 

Commercial: (246) 370-2795

E-mail: 730AMS.DET1.PAX@US.AF.MIL

We are open 24/7

*Leave Travel to Diego Garcia is Not Authorized*

"Additional Travel Requirements at the bottom of the page"

*All flights are subject to change without prior notice*




WELCOME TO THE DIEGO GARCIA PASSENGER SERVICE TERMINAL - FOOTPRINT OF FREEDOM

Our flights serve bases in East Coast and West Coast locations.

 Welcome

Welcome to the Diego Garcia Passengers Terminal, the "Footprint of Freedom". We pride ourselves in providing superior customer service to all our patrons and visitors.

Space Available seats are often limited, therefore, passenger planning and flexibility is the key to Space Available travel. 

On behalf of Detachment 1, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, and Air Mobility Command (AMC), we wish you an enjoyable travel experience and look forward to assisting you in future travels. Please let us know if you've any questions or concerns during your visit to the Diego Garcia Passenger Terminal.

Duty Standby & Space Available Passengers

Duty Passengers are passengers that are booked through a government travel office such as TMO/SATO typically for PCS, TDY, and Deployment purposes.

Roll calls are conducted 2 hours and 20 mins. prior to scheduled departure. 

Space Available seats are often limited, therefore, passenger planning and flexibility is key to Space Available travel.  

Passengers are reminded that baggage limitations are: 2 bags per individual, limited to 70 pounds max weight per bag and not to exceed the dimensions of 62 linear inches. Passengers may have one carry-on bag and not to exceed the dimension of 45 linear inches and one personal item that must fit under any aircraft seat.

For any further questions about the AMC travel guidance, please refer to the quick links listed on this page. 

Contact Information

AMC Diego Garcia Passenger Terminal
FPO AP 96595
British Indian Ocean Territory (B.I.O.T)


Service Counter
Comm: 
(246) 370-2795
DSN: (315) 370-2745
Fax: N/A
DSN Fax: N/A
Email: 
730AMS.DET1.Pax@us.af.mil

Hours of operation: 24/7

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Additional Information:

Outbound passengers can check in 6 hours prior the departure time and NLT 2hrs and 20 mins prior departure.

 

Local Travel Information

Leave Travel to Diego Garcia is Not Authorized.

Travel Requirements: All personnel traveling to Diego Garcia must have 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 ”

All civilian passengers should initiate contact with the approval authorities and begin working entry requirements for Diego Garcia at least 4 WEEKS PRIOR to traveling. The four week lead time ensures travelers meet all APACS, security, foreign clearance, and support requirements. (With exception to DoD civilians, Government contracted civilians, Merchant Mariners, and Other Government employees. This timeline is not intended to incur additional charges or requirements on contracts already in place.)"

For Country Entry Requirements

Please reference the Foreign Clearance Guide for country entry requirements or contact your local passenger terminal.

Base and Terminal Amenities

Our Passenger Terminal offers free Wi-Fi for the passengers, Distinguished Visitors Lounge, beverage vending machine located outside the terminal. Snack bar area located at the Departure lounge opens from Sunday at 0500L till Saturday at 1800L. 

ATM Machine is available located inside the terminal. 

No Money changer available in Diego Garcia. 

Transportation

Base Taxi dial: 370-2771 / 370-2770

Buses are available from Downtown area to Passenger Terminal vice versa.

Lodging

NGIS Billeting dial: (315) 370-4830