South Africa

  • South Africa’s Civil Aviation now streamlines overflight permit procedures, no longer mandating submission of “Aircraft Documents” except for flights carrying “Dangerous Cargo – [ DGR ]”. 
  • As per South Africa Civil Aviation Regulations Overflight Permit requests must be sent 24 hours in advance of the intended flight date, along with an ATC Flight Plan.

For Landing permits in South Africa:

  • Complete the designated landing permit application form as provided by the civil aviation authorities of South Africa.
Landing Permits

Our advice: Airlines/Operators without a deposit or with outstanding payments may be denied access. Charges are based on ATC Flight Plan Routing. Submit notifications at least 2 days prior.

Airports List For South Africa

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (DOM), also known as Melville Hall Airport, is located on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean.

Airport Communications: (Control Tower: 118.900 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : 1000-0200Z
  • Control Tower : 1000-0200Z
  • IATA Airport Code : DOM
  • ICAO Airport Code : TDPD
  • Latitude: 15.5470° N
  • Longitude: 61.3003° W
  • Elevation : 73ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-4.00
  • Operating Hours : 1000-0200Z
  • Runway : 09/27 5761 x 148ft

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Classique International in Dominica: (2.4km from Douglas Charles Airport)

  • Pagua Bay House: (3.7km from Douglas Charles Airport)

  • Atlantique View Resort: (9.5km from Douglas Charles Airport)

  • Escape Dominica: (6.8km from Douglas Charles Airport)

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  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in South Africa.

Official Singapore Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

As per the regulations of the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority, there are “No Processing fees” charged for the issuance of overflight permits for the South Africa.
The South Africa Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the airline/operator through “ATNS South Africa“.

  • The South Africa Civil Aviation Authority manages aviation affairs in South Africa. 
  • The postal address for the authority is: Private Bag X 73, Halfway House 1685, South Africa.

In South Africa airspace, there are three Flight Information Regions (FIRs) with their respective names and codes:

  • Johannesburg FIR Code: “FAJA”
  • Cape Town FIR Code: “FACT”
  • Durban FIR Code: “FADN”

The Overflight Permit Notification remains valid for the requested Date Of Flight and the corresponding Air Traffic Control (ATC) flight plan.

  • The South Africa Civil Aviation Authority operates from 6:00 AM (0600Z) to 3:00 PM (1500Z) during weekdays. 
  • Weekends in South Africa are observed on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

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