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Greenland Overflight & Landing Permits

Greenland Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Greenland, 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.
  • Provide aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, Noise, COR)

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

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

Required Aircraft Documentation

  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation

Official Greenland Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • According to Greenland Civil Aviation regulations, there are “No processing fees” imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Greenland Overflight Permits.
  • The Greenland Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

Validity of a Greenland Overflight Permit

Any aircraft (private, charter, scheduled or otherwise) wishing to overfly or land must obtain prior permission and an overflight permit from the Greenland Civil Aviation Authority, generally at least 48 hours before planned departure

Working hours of the Greenland Civil Aviation Authority

  • The operating hours of the Greenland Civil Aviation Authority are from 11:00 AM (1100Z) to 8:00 PM (2000Z).
  • Weekends in Greenland are observed on Saturday and Sunday.

Types of Permits in Greenland

Charter and Private Operator Services

  • Overflight Permits
  • Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
  • Commercial Airlines

Commercial Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
  • Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

Business Jets and Airliners Services

  • Landing Permits
  • Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

Special Category Flights

  • State/Military Aircraft (diplomatic clearance required)
  • Scientific Research
  • Aerial Survey

Authority to Issue Greenland Overflight & Landing Permits

  • Greenland Civil Aviation Authority
  • Mailing Address: Greenland Civil Aviation Authority, Greenland

FIR's In Greenland Airspace

  • Greenland’s airspace typically falls under the jurisdiction of the Iceland FIR. Therefore, Greenland does not have its own distinct FIR.
  • The FIR code for Iceland FIR is BIRD.

How to secure flight permits in Greenland?

Reach out to us at occ@airwaysfs.co for a hassle-free journey. The dedicated team at Airways Flight Support is committed to providing reliable flight permit assistance, ensuring smooth operations and seamless experiences at Greenland International Airports.