Kenya Overflight & Landing Permits
Kenya Overflight and Landing Permits
To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Kenya, 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 Kenya.
Required Aircraft Documentation
- Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Insurance Documentation
- Noise Compliance Certificate
- Aircraft Registration Documentation
Official Kenya Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
- As per the Kenya Civil Aviation regulations, there is a “50 USD CAA Processing Fee” applied for the issuance of Kenya Overflight Permits.
- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority will issue air navigation bills directly to the company that submits overflight permit requests.
Validity of a Kenya Overflight Permit
The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.
Working hours of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority operates from 5:30 AM (0530Z) to 2:00 PM (1400Z) during weekdays.
- Weekends in Kenya are observed on Saturday & Sunday.
Types of Permits in Kenya
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 Kenya Overflight & Landing Permits
- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for issuing Kenya overflight permits.
- It is located at PO Box 30163 in Nairobi, Kenya.
FIR's In Kenya Airspace
Kenya’s airspace falls under the Nairobi Flight Information Region (FIR) with the code HKNF.
How to secure flight permits in Kenya?
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 Kenya International Airports.