Barbados

  • Overflight Permit is Not Required.
  • Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.

For Landing permits in Barbados:

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

Airports in Barbados

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (BGI) is located in Seawell, Christ Church, on the island of Barbados in the Caribbean.

Airport Communications: 
(Adams ATIS: 132.725 MHz, Adams Ground: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.700 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : 24 Hours
  • Control Tower : 24 Hours
  • IATA Airport Code : BGI
  • ICAO Airport Code : TBPB
  • Latitude: 13.0784° N
  • Longitude: 59.4914° W
  • Elevation : 171ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-4.00
  • Operating Hours : 24 Hours
  • Runway : 09/27 11027 x 150f

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.

  • The Crane Resort, Barbados: (5.4km from Grantley Adams International Airport)

  • Hilton Barbados Resort: (13.4km from Grantley Adams International Airport)

  • Accra Beach Hotel & Spa: (11.1km from Grantley Adams International Airport)

  • Bougainvillea Barbados: (8.0km from Grantley Adams International Airport)

  • Little Arches Boutique Hotel: (5.9km from Grantley Adams International Airport)

  • The Abidah By Accra: (6.0km from Grantley Adams International Airport) 

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February 12, 2025

Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Barbados.

Authority to Issue Barbados Overflight & Landing Permits
  • Barbados Civil Aviation Authority

  • Mailing Address: Barbados Civil Aviation Authority, Barbados.

  • Barbados does not have its own Flight Information Region (FIR) as it falls under the San Juan FIR, which is managed by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Barbados uses the ICAO code TJSJ.
  • 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

  • The operating hours for the Barbados Civil Aviation Authority are from 1100Z to 2100Z.
  • Additionally, please note that weekends in Barbados are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • No Overflight Permit Required for Transiting Barbados Airspace.

Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)

Airworthiness Certificate

Certificate of Insurance

Noise Certification

Aircraft Registration Certificate

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

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