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Bhutan Overflight & Landing Permits

Bhutan Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Bhutan, 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 Bhutan.

Required Aircraft Documentation

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

Official Bhutan Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

  • According to the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority, there are No processing fees applied for the issuance of Bhutan Overflight Permit.
  • The Bhutan CAA will issue an air navigation bill directly to the Airline/Operator through “IATA”.

Validity of a Bhutan Overflight Permit

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

Working hours of the Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority

  • The Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority operates from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (0900Z to 1700Z) during weekdays, Monday to Friday.
  • The authority remains closed on weekends, which include Saturday and Sunday.

Types of Permits in Bhutan

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 Bhutan Overflight & Landing Permits

  • Bhutan Civil Aviation Authority oversees aviation matters in Bhutan.
  • The postal address for the authority is: Ministry of Information and Communication, Paro International Airport, PO Box 1229, Paro, Bhutan.

FIR's In Bhutan Airspace

Bhutan’s airspace is covered by one Flight Information Region (FIR), and the ICAO code for Bhutan’s FIR is “VQPR”.

How to secure flight permits in Bhutan?

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 Bhutan International Airports.