Brunei

To acquire overflight and landing permits for Brunei, specific details are required.

  • Full Flight Details
  • Entry and Exit Points
  • Passenger Contact Info (for Passenger Flights)
  • Cargo Sender and Receiver Info (for Cargo Flights)
  • Mandatory Overflight Below FL145

Airports List For Brunei

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Brunei International Airport (BWN) is situated in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei.

Airport Communications: 
( Brunei ATIS: 126.8 MHz, Brunei Ground: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.700 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: BWN
  • ICAO Airport Code: WBSB
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: Operational 24 hours
  • Latitude: 4.9442° N
  • Longitude: 114.9283° E
  • Elevation: 73 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+8
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 03/21, 12,000 × 150 feet

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 Brunei Hotel: – 6.8km from Brunei International Airport (BWN)
  • Radisson Hotel Brunei Darussalam: – 8.3km from Brunei International Airport (BWN)
  • The Centrepoint Hotel: – 8.5km from Brunei International Airport (BWN)
  • Mulia Hotel: – 9.5km from Brunei International Airport (BWN)
  • Jubilee Hotel: – 9.7km from Brunei International Airport (BWN)
  • Orchid Garden Hotel: – 9.8km from Brunei International Airport (BWN)

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  • 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 Brunei.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation
  • The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Brunei Darussalam oversees aviation matters in the country. 
  • The postal address for the authority is: Department of Civil Aviation, Brunei International Airport, BB2513 Bandar Seri Bagwan, Brunei.
  • Brunei Civil Aviation Authority operates from 12:30 AM (0030Z) to 8:30 AM (0830Z) during weekdays. 
  • Weekends in Brunei are observed on Saturday and Sunday.

As per Brunei Civil Aviation regulations, there are “No processing fees” imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Brunei Overflight Permits.
The Brunei Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

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

The airspace of Brunei has one Flight Information Region (FIR):

  • Brunei FIR Code: (WABF)
  • 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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