Bhutan

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Bhutan, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.

Airports List For Bhutan

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Paro Airport (PBH) is located near Paro, a town in the Paro Valley of Bhutan, nestled amidst the stunning Himalayan mountains.

Airport Communications: (Paro Control Tower: 120.300 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: PBH
  • ICAO Airport Code: VQPR
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Vary depending on flight schedules
  • Control Tower: Operational during flight operations
  • Latitude: 27.4032° N
  • Longitude: 89.4245° E
  • Elevation: 2,235 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: Bhutan Standard Time (BST), UTC+6:00
  • Operating Hours: Vary depending on flight schedules
  • Runway: 15/33, 1,964 x 30 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Uma by COMO, Paro: – Approximately 6.3 km from Paro Airport (PBH)
  • Zhiwa Ling Hotel: – Approximately 6.7 km from Paro Airport (PBH)
  • Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront: – Approximately 7.1 km from Paro Airport (PBH)
  • Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa: – Approximately 7.3 km from Paro Airport (PBH)
  • Tenzinling Resort: – Approximately 7.6 km from Paro Airport (PBH)
  • Raven’s Nest Resort: – Approximately 8.2 km from Paro Airport (PBH)

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  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Bhutan.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation
  • According to the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, there are No processing fees applied for the issuance of Bhutan Overflight Permit. 
  • The Bhutan CAA will issue an air navigation bill directly to the Airline/Operator through “IATA”.

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.

  • The Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (0900Z to 1700Z) during weekdays, Monday to Friday. 
  • The authority remains closed on weekends, which include Saturday and Sunday.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority oversees aviation matters in Bhutan. 
  • The postal address for the authority is: Ministry of Information and Communication, Paro International Airport, PO Box 1229, Paro, Bhutan.

Bhutan’s airspace is covered by one Flight Information Region (FIR), and the ICAO code for Bhutan’s FIR is “VQPR”.

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