Overflight Permits

Aircraft flying over the airspace of a foreign country without landing require overflying permits. The procedure for applying for an overflying permit typically involves the following steps:

The first step in applying for an overflying permit is to determine the planned route for the flight. This means you need to include where your flight starts and ends, as well as any countries your plane will fly over on the way.

Once you’ve determined the route, the next step is to identify the countries whose airspace the aircraft will pass through. This is important because each country has its own requirements and procedures for granting overflying permits.

Gather all the necessary information required for the permit application as the next step. This entails providing details about the aircraft, crew, passengers, the flight’s purpose, and any cargo on board.

Once you have all the needed information, you can submit the application to the relevant authorities in each country. This may involve submitting the application online, by fax, or by email.

After submitting the application, authorities in each country will review it and decide whether to grant the overflying permit. The time it takes to process your application will depend on the country and how complex your application is. It can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.

When the authorities approve your permit, they will issue an official document. You must have this document with you on the plane. The permit will tell you the route you can take, the date and time of your flight, and any rules you must follow.

Overflight permits are usually only valid for a short time. If your flight is delayed or rescheduled, you may need a new overflight permit or to extend your current one.

Getting overflight permits is important to ensure that international flights can operate safely and legally. However, it can be a complex and time-consuming process. At AAES, we will handle the process of getting overflight permits for you.