South Africa Overflight & Landing Permits
South Africa Overflight and Landing Permits
To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for South Africa, 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 South Africa.
Required Aircraft Documentation
- Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Insurance Documentation
- Noise Compliance Certificate
- Aircraft Registration Documentation
Official South Africa Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
- There is no official “processing fee” applied for the issuance of overflight permits.
- For foreign-registered aircraft: overflight or landing fees may still apply via chargeable air navigation/route charges managed by Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Ltd (ATNS).
- Permit issuance usually involves submission of overflight/landing notification and payment of any applicable charges rather than a flat “permit fee.”
Validity of a South Africa Overflight Permit
Typically, the permit notification is valid for the date of flight only in South Africa; validity beyond that is not broadly published.
Working hours of the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)
- The standard processing for overflight/landing documentation is cited as approximately 0600Z to 1500Z, Monday to Friday.
- Weekend and public holiday operations may be limited; urgent requests may require special arrangements.
Types of Permits in South Africa
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 South Africa Overflight & Landing Permits
- Overflight permits: Issued by South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), with coordination between SACAA and Department of Transport (DOT).
FIRs in South African Airspace
South Africa’s airspace is divided into multiple Flight Information Regions (FIRs); for example:
- Cape Town FIR (FACT)
- Johannesburg FIR (FAJO / FAJS)
How to secure flight permits in South Africa?
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 South Africa International Airports.