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Mexico Overflight & Landing Permits

Mexico Overflight and Landing Permits

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Mexico, 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 Mexico.

Required Aircraft Documentation

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

Official Mexico Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees

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

Validity of a Mexico Overflight Permit

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 24 hours from the initially requested schedule.

Working hours of the Mexico Civil Aviation Authority

  • The operating hours of the Mexico Civil Aviation Authority are from 1:00 AM (0100Z) to 10:00 AM (1000Z).
  • Weekends in Mexico are observed on Sunday.

Types of Permits in Mexico

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 Mexico Overflight & Landing Permits

  • Mexico Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) oversees aviation matters in Mexico.
  • The postal address for the authority is: Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics, Providencia No. 807, 6th floor, Colonia del Valle, 03100 Mexico City, Mexico.

FIR's In Mexico Airspace

Mexico’s airspace is divided into several Flight Information Regions (FIRs) depending on the specific region and jurisdiction. Some of the major FIRs in Mexico include:
  • Mazatlan (FIR Code – MMMZ)
  • Mexico City (FIR Code – MMMX)
  • Merida (FIR Code – MMFR)
  • Monterrey (FIR Code – MMMY)
  • Cancun (FIR Code – MMEX)

How to secure flight permits in Mexico?

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 Mexico International Airports.