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Nigeria Overflight & Landing Permits

Nigeria Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Nigeria, 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 Nigeria.

Required Aircraft Documentation

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

Official Nigeria Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • As per Nigeria Civil Aviation regulations, there are “No processing fees” imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Nigeria Overflight Permits.
  • The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator Via International Air Transport Association “IATA“.

Validity of a Nigeria Overflight Permit

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

Working hours of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority

  • The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority operates during the weekdays from 3:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Zulu time.
  • During the weekend, which includes Saturday and Sunday, the authority follows the same schedule.

Types of Permits in Nigeria

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 Nigeria Overflight & Landing Permits

FIR's In Nigeria Airspace

Nigeria’s airspace is divided into two Flight Information Regions (FIRs):
  • Lagos FIR Code: “DNLL”
  • Kano FIR Code: “DNKK”

How to secure flight permits in Nigeria?

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 Nigeria International Airports.