Cayman Islands

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

For Landing permits in Cayman Islands:

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

Cayman Islands Airports

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location:  (GCM) is located on Grand Cayman, which is part of the Cayman Islands.

Airport Communications: 
(Grand Cayman Clearance: 120.200 MHz, Grand Cayman ATIS: 132.350 MHz, Grand Cayman Ground: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.000 MHz)

  • Airport Type : Civil
  • Airport Hours : Ops 0700-2100L, O/T O/R; Admin M-F 0830-1700L
  • Control Tower : 0700-2100L, O/T O/R
  • IATA Airport Code : GCM
  • ICAO Airport Code : MWCR
  • Latitude: 19.2935° N
  • Longitude: 81.3577° W
  • Elevation : 8ft
  • Customs : 24 Hours
  • Immigration : 24 Hours
  • Time : 54.00
  • Operating Hours : Ops 0700-2100L, O/T O/R; Admin M-F 0830-1700L
  • Runway : 08/26 7005 x 151ft

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.

  • Grand Cayman Marriott Resort: (3.6km from Owen Roberts International Airport)

  • The Westin Grand Cayman: (Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa 5.4km from Owen Roberts International Airport)

  • Crescent Point Resort: (3.6km from Owen Roberts International Airport)

  • Coral Stone Club: (5.0km from Owen Roberts International Airport)

  • The Avalon Condominiums: (6.1km from Owen Roberts International Airport) 

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February 12, 2025

Inquiries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Cayman Islands.

Authority to Issue Cayman Islands Overflight & Landing Permits

  • Mailing Address: Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority, Cayman Islands.

  • The airspace over the Cayman Islands falls under the Kingston Flight Information Region (FIR). 
  • The FIR code associated with Kingston FIR is MKJK. 
  • 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 operational hours for the Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority are from 1400Z to 2100Z. 
  • Weekends in the Cayman Islands are observed on Saturdays and Sundays.

  • No Overflight Permit Necessary for Transiting Cayman Islands Airspace.

Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft AOC not applicable)

Airworthiness Certificate

Certificate of Insurance

Noise Certification

Aircraft Registration Certificate

As per Cayman Islands Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of British Virgin Islands Overflight Permits.
The Cayman Islands Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

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