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Bahrain Overflight & Landing Permits

Bahrain Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Bahrain, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.
  • Provide aircraft documents (AOC, COA, COI, Noise, COR)

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

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

Required Aircraft Documentation

  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation

Official Bahrain Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • As per Bahrain Civil Aviation regulations, there are no processing fees imposed by the CAA for the issuance of Bahrain Overflight Permits.
  • The Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority will directly issue the air navigation bill to the airline/operator through “IATA”.
  • In most cases, “IATA” will issue the navigation bill to the company that submits the overflight permit request.

Validity of a Bahrain Overflight Permit

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

Working hours of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority

  • The Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority typically operates from 04:00Z to 11:00Z.
  • Weekends in Bahrain are observed on Friday and Saturday.

Types of Permits in Bahrain

Charter and Private Operator Services

  • Overflight Permits
  • Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
  • Commercial Airlines

Commercial Airlines

  • Monthly Block Permits
  • Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
  • Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

Business Jets and Airliners Services

  • Landing Permits
  • Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

Special Category Flights

  • State/Military Aircraft (diplomatic clearance required)
  • Scientific Research
  • Aerial Survey

Authority to Issue Bahrain Overflight & Landing Permits

  • Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA) oversees aviation matters in Bahrain.
  • The mailing address for the authority is: Ministry of Transportation, Civil Aviation Affairs, P.O. Box 10325, Manama, Bahrain.

FIR's In Bahrain Airspace

  • Bahrain’s airspace typically consists of one Flight Information Region (FIR).
  • Bahrain (FIR Code – OBBI).

How to secure flight permits in Bahrain?

Reach out to us at occ@airwaysfs.co for a hassle-free journey. The dedicated team at Airways Flight Support is committed to providing reliable flight permit assistance, ensuring smooth operations and seamless experiences at Bahrain International Airports.