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Puerto Rico Overflight & Landing Permits

Puerto Rico Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Puerto Rico, 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 Puerto Rico.

Required Aircraft Documentation

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

Official Puerto Rico Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • In accordance with Puerto Rico Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Puerto Rico Overflight Permits.
  • The Puerto Rico Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

Validity of a Puerto Rico Overflight Permit

Puerto Rico does not normally require a separate overflight permit for flights transiting its airspace, so there is no standard validity period for an overflight permit. For landings or special operations (including use of restricted strips such as Mona Island), a landing or special permit may be required and is typically approved for the scheduled date (often considered valid for the day, sometimes +24 hours). Operators should always confirm requirements with ATC/handling agents or consult the FAA AIP for Puerto Rico before flight.

Working hours of the Puerto Rico Civil Aviation Authority

  • The operational hours for the Puerto Rico Civil Aviation Authority are from 1200Z to 2100Z.
  • Weekends in Puerto Rico are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Types of Permits in Puerto Rico

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 Puerto Rico Overflight & Landing Permits

The Puerto Rico Ports Authority (PRPA) is a government-owned corporation of Puerto Rico charged with developing, operating, and overseeing all seaports and airports in Puerto Rico.

FIR's In Puerto Rico Airspace

  • Puerto Rico falls under the San Juan FIR (Flight Information Region).
  • The San Juan FIR is managed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and covers a broad area in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico.

How to secure flight permits in Puerto Rico?

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 Puerto Rico International Airports.