Aruba

Antigua and Barbuda Overflight:

  • No overflight permit is necessary. 
  • Flight plans should be submitted at least 2 hours before departure from the origin.

For Landing permits in Aruba:

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

Airport in Aruba

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: (AUA) is located in Oranjestad, the capital city of Aruba in the Caribbean. The airport is situated on the western side of the island, approximately 3 kilometers (about 1.9 miles) southeast of the city center.
 Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Queen Beatrix International Airport serves as a key gateway for both domestic and international flights, playing a crucial role in connecting the island to various destinations around the world.

Airport Communications: 
(Beatrix Clearance: 120.900 MHz, Beatrix ATIS: 132.100 MHz, Beatrix Ground  118.000 MHz, Control Tower: 118.000 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : M-F 1100-2030Z
  • Control Tower : 1100-0400Z
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Elevation : 62ft
  • IATA Airport Code : AUA
  • ICAO Airport Code : TNCA
  • Latitude: 12.5014° N
  • Longitude: 70.0139° W
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : UTC-4.00
  • Operating Hours : M-F 1100-2030Z
  • Runway : 9196 x 148, 11/29

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.

  • Hyatt Place Aruba Airport: (750m from Queen Beatrix International Airport)

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Resort: (10.1km from Queen Beatrix International Airport)

  • Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort: (9.0km from Queen Beatrix International Airport)

  • Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort: (5.5km from Queen Beatrix International Airport)

  • Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort: (10.1km from Queen Beatrix International Airport)

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  • Management of Airline Diversions
  • Emergency Medical Flights
  • Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Fuel Stop Services
  • Delivery Flights for Aircraft Ferries
  • Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Passenger Flights under Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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February 12, 2025

Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers

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

Authority to Issue Aruba Overflight & Landing Permits
  • Aruba Civil Aviation Authority
  • Postal Address: Aruba Civil Aviation Authority, Aruba.

Aruba falls under the San Juan FIR (Flight Information Region), which is managed by the Puerto Rico Air Traffic Control Center. Aruba is within the San Juan FIR (TJZS) or the San Juan Oceanic FIR (KZWY)

  • 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

  • Aruba Civil Aviation Authority operational hours (1200Z to 2100Z) on weekdays…
  • Weekend schedule in Aruba (Saturday and Sunday)
  • To Overfly Aruba Airspace Overflight Permit Not Required.

Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)

Airworthiness Certificate

Certificate of Insurance

Noise Certification

Aircraft Registration Certificate

The Aruba Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

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